How far is Tulalip Bay, WA from Federal Way, WA?

The driving distance from Tulalip Bay, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
62.91 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.4 mi
79.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.4 mi
Kilometers
79.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.91 mi
Kilometers
101.24 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM PDT
Return by in Tulalip Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulalip Bay
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Federal Way
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulalip Bay
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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Tulalip Bay
30.9 mi
00h 39m
To Federal Way
32 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tulalip Bay and Federal Way.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    131 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mission Beach Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Mission Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mission Avenue

    2171 ft · 2 min · Mission Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 64th Street Northwest

    1925 ft · 54 sec · 64th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Marine Drive

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Marine Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    1185 ft · 34 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulalip Bay 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
51.9 mi · 83%
Marine Drive
4.44 mi · 7%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 4%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Mission Beach Road
0.85 mi · 1%
Mission Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 01h 05m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 39m from Tulalip Bay
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tulalip Bay and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Tulalip Bay to Federal Way?

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Tulalip Bay and 32 miles from Federal Way.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.62 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Tulalip Bay and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulalip Bay and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 49.4 mi (79.5 km).

Tulalip Bay

#1 Tulalip Bay

Census designated place

Population1,609
Coordinates48.0373200, -122.3101400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.289748, 48.05294)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $11.62
Round trip
$23.23
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.62 $23.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.36 $24.72
Premium $5.77 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.47 $12.14 $24.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulalip Bay and Federal Way. The current time is 22:35:27.

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.