How far is Federal Way, WA from Wollochet, WA?
The driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Wollochet, WA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Federal Way and Wollochet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way and Wollochet.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
2572 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto State Route 18
152 m · 14 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
633 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1763 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 24th Street Northwest, Tacoma Narrows Airport
1627 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto 24th Street Northwest
912 ft · 30 sec · 24th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jahn Avenue Northwest
720 ft · 20 sec · Jahn Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Stone Drive Northwest
1 mi · 3 min · Stone Drive Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
58 m · 12 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
1806 ft · 48 sec · Point Fosdick Drive Northwest
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Turn straight onto 34th Avenue Northwest
80 m · 12 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Federal Way and Wollochet.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
7.47 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Federal Way and Sunny near Wollochet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Federal Way to Wollochet?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Federal Way and 10.2 miles from Wollochet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Federal Way and Sunny near Wollochet.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Federal Way and Wollochet. Straight-line distance: 13.25 mi (21.32 km).
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wollochet
Situated within Pierce County on the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 194 feet, this unincorporated community surrounds Wollochet Bay, an inlet of the southern Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.2687100, -122.5840200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wollochet (-122.58402, 47.26871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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