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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.36 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.65 mi
49.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.65 mi
Kilometers
49.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.36 mi
Kilometers
60.12 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM PDT
Return by in Woodinville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodinville
2026-04-19T02:01
Arrive Federal Way
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodinville
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Newcastle
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Woodinville
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Federal Way
19.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street

    146 m · 20 sec · Northeast 175th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 131st Avenue Northeast

    1314 ft · 27 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on 132nd Avenue Northeast

    117 m · 18 sec · 132nd Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 522 West

    1315 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1310 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    23.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward South 272nd Street

    2018 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 272nd Street

    2875 ft · 1 min · South 272nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway South

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 312th Street

    64 m · 9 sec · South 312th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodinville and Federal Way.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
7.56 mi · 20%
Pacific Highway South
2.49 mi · 7%
South 272nd Street
0.93 mi · 2%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 2%
WA 522 West
0.5 mi · 1%
131st Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
00h 22m from Woodinville
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newcastle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newcastle.

RAIL

Tukwila station

11 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

35 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodinville and Federal Way. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.32 km).

Woodinville

#1 Woodinville

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population14,980
Coordinates47.7542700, -122.1634600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Federal Way

#2 Federal Way

A city in King County, Washington.

Population96,307
Coordinates47.3223200, -122.3126200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.163158, 47.754271)
End: (-122.312612, 47.32232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $6.91
Round trip
$13.82
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodinville and Federal Way. The current time is 02:01:47.

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.