Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacific, WA
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Federal Way, WA to Pacific, WA is 6.8 miles and takes about 14m via South Peasley Canyon Road and South 320th Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick hop stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, offering a straightforward local drive. With a very short duration and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for those needing to cover a small distance efficiently. Expect a drive that's mostly on local roads, making it easy to navigate for any traveler. It’s a simple connection between two points, perfect for a quick errand or a short leg of a larger journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South 320th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Valley Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Highway South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Milwaukee Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ellingson Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Pacific, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn left onto WA 99
Turn left onto South 320th Street
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
Turn right onto Milwaukee Boulevard North
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South 320th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Ellingson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Ellingson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Pacific on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. Only 12% of the journey involves highway driving, with the longest uninterrupted section being 1.8 miles on South Peasley Canyon Road. You can anticipate a driving experience that shifts between local streets and brief highway segments. This profile suggests a need for attention to navigation and potentially slower speeds as you maneuver through various intersections and neighborhood roads. The drive is short enough that the change in road type will feel gradual and manageable.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.
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 6.8 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: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South 320th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (West Valley Highway North): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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