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

The driving distance from Long Beach, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
150.57 mi
02h 57m
Flight
106.15 mi
170.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.15 mi
Kilometers
170.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.57 mi
Kilometers
242.32 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, May 30, 4:25 AM PDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sat, May 30, 7:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-05-30T01:27
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, May 30, 4:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Montesano
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Long Beach
75.2 mi
01h 28m
To Federal Way
75.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pacific Avenue North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    15.5 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
76.2 mi · 51%
Pacific Avenue North
19.6 mi · 13%
State Route 107
7.05 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Pacific Highway South
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montesano
01h 28m from Long Beach
Leave By
12:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Long Beach and 75.4 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 12:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Montesano

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montesano, 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 Montesano.

RAIL

Centralia station

58 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

90 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

94 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 106.15 mi (170.83 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Washington, United States

Population1,520
Coordinates46.3523200, -124.0543200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacific Avenue South (-124.054402, 46.352323)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.57
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.79 $55.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $5.77 $30.64 $61.29
Diesel $5.47 $29.03 $58.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Federal Way. The current time is 01:27:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.