How far is Port Townsend, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Townsend and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Federal Way.
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Start on Tyler Street
44 m · 12 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kearney Street
975 ft · 27 sec · Kearney Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Sims Way
4 m · 1 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on Airport Cutoff Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Airport Cutoff Road
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Continue on Rhody Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rhody Drive
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
64 m · 3 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street
1774 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South 320th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South
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Turn right onto South 312th Street
48 m · 6 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 Port Townsend and Federal Way.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 16
Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 00h 34m
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 Port Townsend and Partly Cloudy near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Townsend to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Tracyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Port Townsend and 45.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 2:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Townsend and Partly Cloudy near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Tracyton
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 Tracyton.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Edmonds station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Townsend and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.51 km).
#1 Port Townsend
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 48.1170400, -122.7604500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $5.23 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
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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