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

The driving distance from Sequim, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
101.17 mi
01h 53m
Flight
63.93 mi
102.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.93 mi
Kilometers
102.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.17 mi
Kilometers
162.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM PDT
Return by in Sequim
Mon, Jun 1, 11:52 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sequim
2026-06-01T20:05
Arrive Federal Way
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sequim
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Silverdale
WA

Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA

From Sequim
50.6 mi
00h 56m
To Federal Way
50.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sequim Avenue

    2558 ft · 1 min · South Sequim Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1399 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 28 min

  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 Sequim 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sequim Avenue
29.4 mi · 29%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 27%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 23%
I 5 North
10.7 mi · 11%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 5%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silverdale
00h 56m from Sequim
Leave By
2:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sequim 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 Sequim to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Silverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Sequim and 50.6 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 2:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.68 one way or $37.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Silverdale

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

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

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Edmonds station

30 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Tukwila station

40 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sequim and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.88 km).

Sequim

#1 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sequim Avenue (-123.102342, 48.079632)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $18.68
Round trip
$37.36
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.68 $37.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.87 $39.75
Premium $5.77 $20.60 $41.20
Diesel $5.47 $19.52 $39.03

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sequim and Federal Way. The current time is 20:05:03.

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.