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

The driving distance from Orting, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.88 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.32 mi
26.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.88 mi
Kilometers
32 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM PDT
Return by in Orting
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orting
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orting
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Sumner
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

From Orting
9.9 mi
00h 17m
To Federal Way
9.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue South

    16 m · 4 sec · Washington Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue Northwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 162

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 162

  4. 4

    Continue on Orting Highway East

    2841 ft · 1 min · Orting Highway East

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 410 West: Tacoma

    1496 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Southwest

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 15th Street Southwest

    81 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest

    1149 ft · 30 sec · 15th Street Southwest

  12. 12

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

    2380 ft · 55 sec · West Valley Highway North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  14. 14

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 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 Orting and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
6.24 mi · 31%
State Route 162
5.19 mi · 26%
South Peasley Canyon Road
1.78 mi · 9%
Washington Avenue Northwest
1.48 mi · 7%
South 320th Street
1.39 mi · 7%
WA 410 West
1.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

6.24 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 17m from Orting
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Orting and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orting to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Orting and 9.9 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Orting and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Sumner

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 Sumner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.3 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

14 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

45 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

46 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orting and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.26 km).

Orting

#1 Orting

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population8,647
Coordinates47.0978800, -122.2042800
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue South (-122.204326, 47.097845)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.90 $7.79
Premium $5.77 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $5.47 $3.83 $7.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orting and Federal Way. The current time is 22:52:30.

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.