Origin
Brier, WA
Late night in Brier on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brier, WA to Federal Way, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brier, WA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 38.5 miles, this journey from Brier to Federal Way serves as a straightforward, direct trip across the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will navigate local streets for the duration of your travel. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local visit, this drive is short enough to fit easily into a single morning or afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 30.2 mi | 37m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Brier Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South 272nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 201st Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 197th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 30.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brier, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on Brier Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Brier Road
2
Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
55th Avenue Northeast
3
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 204th Street
4
Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
47th Avenue Northeast
5
Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 201st Place
6
Continue on Northeast 197th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast 197th Street
7
Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
40th Place Northeast
8
Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
37th Avenue Northeast
9
Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
10
Turn right onto WA 104
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
11
Continue on WA 104
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
12
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
13
Merge onto I 5
30 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 147
Toward South 272nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto WA 99; WA 509
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto South 312th Street
209 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 312th Street
18
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Brier, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 204th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward South 272nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 147
Toward South 272nd Street
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South 272nd Street
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Federal Way, WA
Late night in Federal Way on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. You won't find any highway stretches on this route, as the entire 38.5-mile path relies on arterial roads like 55th Avenue Northeast, Northeast 204th Street, and 47th Avenue Northeast. Because this is a purely local transit, you should anticipate frequent stops rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Navigating these city-focused roads requires patience, as the character of the drive is defined by consistent turns rather than open highway cruising.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pacific Highway South. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Northeast 204th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Federal Way, WA
Full guide →Federal Way is a city in King County on the Puget Sound of Washington State. It is the home of the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens. With a population of 96,000 (2016), Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Northeast 204th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Federal Way, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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