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

The driving distance from Pomeroy, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
282.16 mi
04h 54m
Flight
229.9 mi
369.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.9 mi
Kilometers
369.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.16 mi
Kilometers
454.1 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM PDT
Return by in Pomeroy
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomeroy
2026-04-18T03:20
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomeroy
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Pomeroy
140.8 mi
02h 27m
To Federal Way
141.4 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Pomeroy and Federal Way.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Owens Road

    46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    92 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Route 261

    29.3 mi · 51 min · State Route 261

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 26

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 26

  9. 9

    Continue on Road 13 Southwest

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Road 13 Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 26 West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 26 West

  11. 11

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 18

    24.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  17. 17

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

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Valley Highway

    762 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

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

    736 ft · 20 sec · West Valley Highway North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  22. 22

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

    21 m · 2 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South 320th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 320th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomeroy 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
113 mi · 40%
State Route 26
63.1 mi · 22%
State Route 261
29.3 mi · 10%
State Route 18
24.2 mi · 9%
Main Street
12.5 mi · 4%
Road 13 Southwest
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 27m from Pomeroy
Leave By
7:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pomeroy 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 Pomeroy to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Pomeroy and 141.4 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.12 one way or $104.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near George

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomeroy and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 229.9 mi (369.99 km).

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#1 Pomeroy

City in Washington, United States

Population1,430
Coordinates46.4748700, -117.6026900
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-117.602718, 46.474734)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.69 L · about $52.12
Round trip
$104.24
19.92 gal · 75.38 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.12 $104.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.45 $110.89
Premium $5.77 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $5.47 $54.45 $108.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pomeroy and Federal Way. The current time is 03:20:23.

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.