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

The driving distance from Suquamish, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
66.77 mi
01h 19m
Flight
30.39 mi
48.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.77 mi
Kilometers
107.46 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM PDT
Return by in Suquamish
Fri, Apr 17, 10:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suquamish
2026-04-17T19:29
Arrive Federal Way
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suquamish
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
East Port Orchard
WA

Census designated place

From Suquamish
33.2 mi
00h 39m
To Federal Way
33.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    151 m · 21 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Suquamish Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    10 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal Way, South 320th Street

    1774 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 320th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 320th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway South

    2617 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Highway South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 312th Street

    48 m · 6 sec · South 312th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suquamish 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 41%
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 24%
I 5 North
10.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.34 mi · 9%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 3%
Suquamish Way Northeast
1.59 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Port Orchard
00h 39m from Suquamish
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Suquamish 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 Suquamish to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

East Port Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Suquamish and 33.6 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Port Orchard

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Port Orchard and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Burien City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Burien City Hall

Burien , WA
400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
Rating 3.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Gig Harbor Municipal Court

Gig Harbor , WA
3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Port Orchard.

OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

23 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

24 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

30 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

35 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suquamish and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.9 km).

Suquamish

#1 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue Northeast (-122.55242, 47.73121)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $5.77 $13.62 $27.24
Diesel $5.47 $12.90 $25.80

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Suquamish and Federal Way. The current time is 19:29:45.

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.