How far is Federal Way, WA from Warm Beach, WA?

The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Warm Beach, WA is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.15 mi
01h 40m
Flight
58.66 mi
94.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.66 mi
Kilometers
94.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.15 mi
Kilometers
114.5 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM PDT
Return by in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Federal Way
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Warm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Federal Way
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mountlake Terrace
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Federal Way
35.5 mi
00h 50m
To Warm Beach
35.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
Warm Beach Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Sunday
Using Smokey Point as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Warm Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Warm Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · South 312th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 272nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle

    2172 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    144 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Marine Drive Northeast

    1194 ft · 31 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    43 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Marine Drive Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 176th Street Northwest

    1072 ft · 30 sec · 176th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 92nd Avenue Northwest

    1299 ft · 28 sec · 92nd Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Marine Drive

    2662 ft · 1 min · Marine Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 188th Street Northwest

    1593 ft · 56 sec · 188th Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clarence Avenue

    1397 ft · 1 min · Clarence Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarence Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Warm Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-5 North
52.1 mi · 73%
Marine Drive Northeast
14 mi · 20%
Pacific Highway South
2.48 mi · 3%
South 272nd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Marine Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
188th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I-5 North

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountlake Terrace
00h 50m from Federal Way
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Warm Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Warm Beach?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountlake Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Federal Way and 35.6 miles from Warm Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Federal Way and Chance Light Rain near Warm Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mountlake Terrace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountlake Terrace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountlake Terrace.

RAIL

Edmonds station

6 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

22 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Warm Beach. Straight-line distance: 58.66 mi (94.41 km).

Federal Way

#1 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Warm Beach

#2 Warm Beach

Census designated place

Population2,437
Coordinates48.1706500, -122.3646000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Federal Way (-122.31262, 47.32232)
End: Warm Beach (-122.3646, 48.17065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $13.13
Round trip
$26.27
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.13 $26.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.97 $27.95
Premium $5.77 $14.49 $28.97
Diesel $5.47 $13.72 $27.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Federal Way and Warm Beach. The current time is 02:06:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.