How far is Gold Bar, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Gold Bar, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Bar and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gold Bar and Federal Way.
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Start on Lewis Avenue West
47 m · 12 sec · Lewis Avenue West
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Turn left onto 4th Street
595 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Croft Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Croft Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit right toward WA 522 West
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522
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Continue on State Route 522
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
2018 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street
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Turn right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Bar and Federal Way.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Gold Bar and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gold Bar to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Gold Bar and 32.3 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Gold Bar and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gold Bar and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 46.76 mi (75.25 km).
#1 Gold Bar
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,385 |
| Coordinates | 47.8567700, -121.6970600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 96,307 |
| Coordinates | 47.3223200, -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $5.23 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
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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