How far is Port Angeles, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.2 mi
02h 16m
Flight
75.66 mi
121.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.66 mi
Kilometers
121.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.2 mi
Kilometers
188.61 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 12:09 PM PDT
Return by in Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 2:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Angeles
2026-05-06T09:53
Arrive Federal Way
Wed, May 6, 12:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Port Angeles
58.5 mi
01h 08m
To Federal Way
58.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Angeles 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
45.3 mi · 39%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 20%
I 5 North
10.7 mi · 9%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 4%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Turn left onto East 1st Street

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 08m from Port Angeles
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Angeles and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Port Angeles and 58.7 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Partly Sunny near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo.

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.76 km).

Port Angeles

#1 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.43102, 48.118256)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.99 $45.98
Premium $5.77 $23.83 $47.67
Diesel $5.47 $22.58 $45.16

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Angeles and Federal Way. The current time is 09:53:35.

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.