Origin
Federal Way, WA
Afternoon in Federal Way on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 272nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 312th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 312th Street | — | — |
| Pacific Highway South | — | — |
| South 272nd Street | — | — |
| I-5 North | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| Northeast 44th Street | — | — |
| Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast | — | — |
| Northeast 48th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 312th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Newcastle, WA.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn right onto Pacific Highway South
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Turn right onto South 272nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 272nd Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I-5 North: Seattle
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I-5 North: Seattle
6
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
8 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
9
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
8 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 44th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 44th Street
11
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
13
Exit the roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
14
Turn right onto Northeast 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northeast 48th Street
15
Continue on Southeast 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southeast 76th Street
16
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
17
Turn right onto Newcastle Way
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newcastle Way
18
Turn left onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
19
Turn right onto 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.83 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Newcastle, WA
Afternoon in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 312th Street, Pacific Highway South, South 272nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Federal Way, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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