How far is Newcastle, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Newcastle, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newcastle and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle and Federal Way.
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Start on Southeast 71st Street
145 m · 16 sec · Southeast 71st Street
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Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
839 ft · 37 sec · 136th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
1734 ft · 46 sec · Newcastle Golf Club Road
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Turn right onto Newcastle Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Newcastle Way
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2641 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 76th Street
1700 ft · 47 sec · Southeast 76th Street
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Continue on Northeast 48th Street
678 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 48th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
102 m · 8 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
28 m · 2 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
156 m · 12 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
680 ft · 27 sec · Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 405 South
1998 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 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 Newcastle and Federal Way.
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
7.28 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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newcastle to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Newcastle and 11.9 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Newcastle and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newcastle and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.83 km).
#1 Newcastle
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 12,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.5389900, -122.1556800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
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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