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Trip from Federal Way, WA to Bothell East, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.4 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bothell East, WA, WA

Bothell East, WA

Spencer Lee Eiseman

Trip Overview

This 40.4-mile drive from Federal Way, WA to Bothell East, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 56 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it’s an economical option for a day trip. The primary roads you'll be navigating are I-405 and I-5, with a portion on Pacific Highway South. Given its short distance and efficient route, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Pacific Coast region for the entire duration of this route.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 26.2 mi 32m
I 5 6.9 mi 8m
Pacific Highway South 2.5 mi 4m
Maltby Road 1.4 mi 2m
Bothell-Everett Highway 0.9 mi 1m
South 272nd Street 0.7 mi 1m
39th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi <1m
209th Place Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 26.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Bothell East, WA.

1

Start on this road

24 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South 312th Street

158 ft · 7 sec · South 312th Street
3

Turn right onto WA 99

2.5 mi · 4 min · Pacific Highway South
4

Turn right onto South 272nd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 272nd Street
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I-5 North: Seattle Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 5

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

448 ft · 10 sec
Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 405

19 mi · 24 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
13

Turn straight onto WA 527

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
14

Turn right onto WA 524

1.4 mi · 2 min · Maltby Road
15

Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 53 sec · 39th Avenue Southeast
16

Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 209th Place Southeast
17

Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast

416 ft · 18 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
18

Arrive at destination

37th Avenue Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

20 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.

Popular next leg

Renton, WA to Bothell East, WA

26.9 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Mill Creek, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Federal Way, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I-5 North: Seattle

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-5 North: Seattle
8
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154A-B Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 154B Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
6
30.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward WA 527 North: Bothell, Mill Creek

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.46 one way

$16.91 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.87 $17.73
premium $5.77 $9.17 $18.35
diesel $5.61 $8.92 $17.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.24 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.66 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Federal Way, WA

Late night in Federal Way on Sunday

Local time

12:53 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Rain

SSW 16 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 4:28PM PDT until April 14 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 4:28PM PDT until April 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Destination

Bothell East, WA

Late night in Bothell East on Sunday

Local time

12:53 AM

PDT

Current temp

42°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

7 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

56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is predominantly on the interstate, with 82% of the journey taking place on major highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 26.2 miles along I-405, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway-focused experience, you will also utilize sections of I-5 and Pacific Highway South. This route prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 40.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Federal Way, WA and Bothell East, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Mill Creek.

Bellevue

10.5 mi in | ~15m

Mill Creek

37.2 mi in | ~49m

About the Cities

Starting 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 56m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 405. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bothell East, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Bothell East, 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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