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

The driving distance from Newport, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.61 mi
05h 34m
Flight
251.8 mi
405.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.8 mi
Kilometers
405.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.61 mi
Kilometers
535.29 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM PDT
Return by in Newport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-18T20:37
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 2:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cascade Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Newport
166.7 mi
02h 47m
To Federal Way
166 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
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 Newport and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    58 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    91 m · 10 sec · South Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Washington Avenue

    37.3 mi · 49 min · South Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor

    4.9 mi · 6 min · North Spokane Corridor

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue

    745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Haven Street

    944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Haven Place

    1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Grace Avenue

    540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Greene Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Freya Way

    1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way

  15. 15

    Continue on North Freya Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Thor Place

    1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    568 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 2nd Avenue
257 mi · 77%
South Washington Avenue
38.4 mi · 12%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 7%
North Spokane Corridor
4.95 mi · 1%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 1%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi
Longest Stretch

East 2nd Avenue

Keep slight left

195 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.8 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade Valley
02h 47m from Newport
Leave By
5:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport 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 Newport to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Newport and 166 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.44 one way or $122.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley

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 Cascade Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Lee Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Lee Park

Ephrata , WA
000131642100, Ephrata, WA 98823
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

City of George

George , WA
102 E Richmond Ave, George, WA 98824
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office
George Community Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

George Community Hall

Quincy , WA
403 W Montmorency Blvd, Quincy, WA 98848
Rating 4.4/5 51 reviews Community center,Auditorium,Dance hall,Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade Valley.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

7 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ephrata, WA

26 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

27 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 251.8 mi (405.23 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington

Population2,137
Coordinates48.1796300, -117.0432600
Altitude653
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.043317, 48.17963)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.74 gal
44.43 L · about $61.44
Round trip
$122.87
23.48 gal · 88.86 L
Estimated CO2
104.3 kg one way
Round trip: 208.7 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $61.44 $122.87
Mid-grade $5.57 $65.36 $130.71
Premium $5.77 $67.75 $135.50
Diesel $5.47 $64.18 $128.37

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 Newport and Federal Way. The current time is 20:37:20.

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.