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.

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#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
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#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

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 21:46:40.

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 November 17, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Auburn, WA to Federal Way 7.6 miles (12 km)

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Driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Federal Way 25.9 miles (42 km)

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Driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Federal Way 112.78 miles (182 km)

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Driving distance from Everett, WA to Federal Way 51.36 miles (83 km)

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Driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Federal Way 220.93 miles (356 km)

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Driving distance from Kent, WA to Federal Way 7.3 miles (12 km)

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Driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Federal Way 31.54 miles (51 km)

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Driving distance from Marysville, WA to Federal Way 57.07 miles (92 km)

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Driving distance from Pasco, WA to Federal Way 221.86 miles (357 km)

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Driving distance from Redmond, WA to Federal Way 33.32 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from Renton, WA to Federal Way 15.52 miles (25 km)

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