How far is Point Roberts, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Point Roberts, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Point Roberts and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Roberts and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
83 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Julius Drive
61 m · 15 sec · Julius Drive
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Turn left onto Gulf Road
2621 ft · 1 min · Gulf Road
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Turn left onto Tyee Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tyee Drive
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Continue on Tyee Drive
598 ft · 12 sec · Tyee Drive
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Continue on 56 Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · 56 Street
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Turn right onto Highway 17
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 17
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 17
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward 99: Vancouver, Surrey
867 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 99 South: Surrey, USA Border
2378 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 99
14.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 99
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Take the exit slight right toward Highway 99 (NEXUS Lane)
1373 ft · 42 sec · Highway 99 (NEXUS Lane)
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Continue on I 5 (Nexus Lane)
143 m · 20 sec · I 5 (Nexus Lane)
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Continue on NEXUS
535 ft · 23 sec · NEXUS
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Turn right
129.3 mi · 2 hr 33 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 Point Roberts and Federal Way.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
129 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Point Roberts and Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Point Roberts to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Point Roberts and 80.2 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Roberts and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Point Roberts and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 120.2 mi (193.44 km).
#1 Point Roberts
This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.9853800, -123.0779700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $5.44 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
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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