How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way.
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Start on Murdock Street
533 ft · 29 sec · Murdock Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
2156 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto North Cascades Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway
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Continue on Cascade Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cascade Highway
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Turn right onto East Fairhaven Avenue
1885 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue
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Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard
1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue
1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
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Continue on State Route 20
1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20
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Take the exit left
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 1 hr 40 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 Sedro-Woolley 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 Route 20
Merge slight left
82.5 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedro-Woolley to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 49.1 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.58 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Light Rain Likely near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedro-Woolley and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.51 km).
#1 Sedro-Woolley
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 12,182 |
| Coordinates | 48.5038900, -122.2361100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
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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