How far is Seabeck, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Seabeck, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seabeck and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seabeck and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
58 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lagoon Drive Northwest
81 m · 21 sec · Lagoon Drive Northwest
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Turn right
85 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabeck Highway Northwest
4.6 mi · 9 min · Seabeck Highway Northwest
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Turn left onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Northwest Newberry Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
6.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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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 Seabeck 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.
Sunny leaving Seabeck and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seabeck to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Gig Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Seabeck and 27.9 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seabeck and Mostly Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Gig Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Burien City Hall
Tacoma Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gig Harbor.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seabeck and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 32.57 mi (52.41 km).
#1 Seabeck
Ghost town in Kitsap County, Washington, USA
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 47.6395400, -122.8284900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
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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