How far is Frederickson, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Frederickson, WA to Seattle, WA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.65 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.26 mi
56.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.65 mi
Kilometers
71.86 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM PDT
Return by in Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederickson
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederickson
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
Kent
WA

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Frederickson
21.9 mi
00h 27m
To Seattle
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frederickson and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frederickson and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    140 m · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 176th Street East

    601 ft · 12 sec · 176th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    13 mi · 16 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Willis Street

    1085 ft · 35 sec · West Willis Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1146 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street

    1359 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederickson and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kent Des Moines Road
19 mi · 43%
Valley Freeway
13 mi · 29%
WA 512 East
5.85 mi · 13%
Canyon Road East
4.24 mi · 9%
WA 167 North
0.64 mi · 1%
Seneca Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kent Des Moines Road

Merge slight left

15.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 27m from Frederickson
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederickson and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederickson to Seattle?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Frederickson and 22.7 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frederickson and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

27 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederickson and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 35.26 mi (56.74 km).

Frederickson

#1 Frederickson

Census designated place

Population18,719
Coordinates47.0962100, -122.3587300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.35872, 47.096101)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.43
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.22 $16.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $5.77 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $5.47 $8.58 $17.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frederickson and Seattle. The current time is 00:20:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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