How far is Woodinville, WA from Federal Way, WA?
The driving distance from Woodinville, WA to Federal Way, WA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodinville and Federal Way.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodinville and Federal Way.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street
146 m · 20 sec · Northeast 175th Street
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Turn right onto 131st Avenue Northeast
1314 ft · 27 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 132nd Avenue Northeast
117 m · 18 sec · 132nd Avenue Northeast
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Take the ramp left toward WA 522 West
1315 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1310 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street
2018 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South 272nd Street
2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South
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Turn left onto South 312th Street
64 m · 9 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 Woodinville 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Woodinville 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 Woodinville to Federal Way?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Woodinville and 19.3 miles from Federal Way.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodinville and Chance Light Rain near Federal Way.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcastle.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodinville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).
#1 Woodinville
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 14,980 |
| Coordinates | 47.7542700, -122.1634600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
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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