How far is South Hill, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from South Hill, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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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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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Federal Way.
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Start on 126th Street Court East
749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East
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Continue on 117th Avenue East
155 m · 20 sec · 117th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street East
1.5 km · 2 min · 128th Street East
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue East
2508 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Meridian East
1.6 km · 2 min · Meridian East
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Take the ramp straight toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street South, Puyallup
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Meridian Street, Washington State Fairgrounds
35 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian
2075 ft · 41 sec · South Meridian
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Street Southeast
2805 ft · 51 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Continue on 2nd Street Northeast
2762 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn right onto North Meridian
1.5 km · 2 min · North Meridian
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Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.4 mi · 7 min · Meridian Avenue East
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Continue on Enchanted Parkway South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South
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Continue on 16th Avenue South
2929 ft · 1 min · 16th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
1.8 mi · 3 min · 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 South Hill and Federal Way.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Meridian Avenue East
Continue on Meridian Avenue East
3.35 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving South Hill and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from South Hill and 11.5 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around South Hill and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 52,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.1412100, -122.2701200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
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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