How far is Summit View, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Summit View, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit View and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit View and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
1144 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canyon Road East
1.3 mi · 3 min · Canyon Road East
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 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 Summit View 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.
WA 512 East
Merge slight left
3.62 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summit View and Sunny near Federal Way.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summit View to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Summit View and 12.9 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $4.02 one way or $8.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summit View and Sunny near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Auburn Business Licenses
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit View and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 12.99 mi (20.9 km).
#1 Summit View
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled among the evergreen forests and rolling hills typical of the Pacific Northwest.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1363200, -122.3520200 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $5.44 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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