Origin
Federal Way, WA
Evening in Federal Way on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Norwood Village, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood Village, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.1-mile drive from Federal Way, WA to Norwood Village, WA takes about 35 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. Primarily utilizing I-405 and I-5, with a section on Pacific Highway South, this route focuses on efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Pacific Coast region. The highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground quickly, making it an ideal choice when you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to worry about overnight stays on this short hop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.5 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this drive, with 73% of the journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.6 miles along I-405, allowing for consistent speed. You'll transition between I-405 and I-5, experiencing typical freeway driving conditions. Pacific Highway South offers a brief change of pace before you likely rejoin the main arteries. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
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 10
Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard S...
6
20.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Norwood Village, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Factoria Boulevard Southeast.
Bellevue
10.5 mi in
|
~15m
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
20.6 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| I 5 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 124th Avenue Southeast | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South 272nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 128th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Factoria Boulevard Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Norwood Village, 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
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10
Toward Coal Creek Parkway, Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto 124th Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
124th Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Southeast 38th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 38th Street
14
Turn left onto Factoria Boulevard Southeast
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Factoria Boulevard Southeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Richards Road
395 ft
·
18 sec
·
Richards Road
16
Turn sharp left onto Southeast 32nd Street
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast 32nd Street
17
Turn right onto 128th Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Southeast 25th Street
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southeast 25th Street
19
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 35-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times; consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak commuter traffic. With only 23.1 miles and a modest $5 fuel cost, extensive planning for fuel or rest stops isn't necessary. However, keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially around the I-405 and I-5 interchanges, as they can experience congestion. Utilize GPS for real-time updates to navigate any unexpected delays on the main roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.5 miles from Federal Way, WA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.5 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwood Village, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Federal Way, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Federal Way, WA
This is one driving day of about 23.1 miles and 35m.
At 23.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 405 for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.5 mi from Federal Way, WA · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.5 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norwood Village, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Norwood Village, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.83 one way
$9.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Norwood Village, WA
Evening in Norwood Village on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 Norwood Village, WA covers 23.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, I 5, Pacific Highway South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $4.83 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 23.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Between Federal Way, WA and Norwood Village, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Factoria Boulevard Southeast.
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