How far is Federal Way, WA from Seattle, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Federal Way and Seattle is 19.64 miles (31.6 km).
Flight distance from Federal Way, WA to Seattle, WA is 19.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Federal Way, Washington to Seattle, Washington is: 23.32 miles (37.53 km) by car.
Driving from Federal Way to Seattle will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Federal Way
A city in King County, Washington. It is located in the western part of the county. Federal Way is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Federal Way Community Center and the Federal Way Museum of History.
| Population | 96307 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°19'20"N 122°18'45"W |
| Latitude | 47.3223200 |
| Longitude | -122.3126200 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.
| Population | 769714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 47.6062100 |
| Longitude | -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Seattle: (-122.332143,47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Federal Way and Seattle
The distance between Federal Way and Seattle is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Federal Way and Seattle. The current time is 01:41:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.12 liters (0.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Federal Way and Seattle.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Federal Way to Seattle is $3.9 (diesel $4.5).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $3.9 | $4.13 | $4.29 | $4.5 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Federal Way and Seattle (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
