Origin
Federal Way, WA
Afternoon in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
12:55 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 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 I 5, I 405, Pacific Highway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 405 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Newcastle Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 272nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newcastle Golf Club Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 76th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Newcastle, 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
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 7
Toward Northeast 44th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
12
Enter roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
13
Continue on Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
14
Turn right onto Northeast 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northeast 48th Street
15
Continue on Southeast 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
53 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
·
45 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
19
Turn right onto 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
20
Continue on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
21
Arrive at destination
Southeast 71st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 18.2 — 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
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 44th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward Northeast 44th Street
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Lake Washington Boulevard Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Saturday
Local time
12:55 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.1 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 6.9 mi of that is on I 5.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Federal Way, WA to Newcastle, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.
Bellevue
10.5 mi in
|
~15m
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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 5. 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 Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, WA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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