How far is Marysville, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
56.96 mi
01h 02m
Flight
50.79 mi
81.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.79 mi
Kilometers
81.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.96 mi
Kilometers
91.67 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-18T21:50
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Marysville
27.7 mi
00h 31m
To Federal Way
29.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529

    21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5
51.4 mi · 90%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 4%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 2%
State Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
South 312th Street
0.04 mi
State Route 529
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5

Merge slight left

51.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 31m from Marysville
Leave By
4:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Marysville and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Marysville to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Marysville and 29.3 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Marysville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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 Shoreline and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Shoreline City Hall
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Shoreline City Hall

Shoreline , WA
17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133, United States
Rating 4.0/5 7 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 50.79 mi (81.74 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.19 $22.38
Premium $5.77 $11.60 $23.20
Diesel $5.47 $10.99 $21.98

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 Marysville and Federal Way. The current time is 21:50:28.

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.