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Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
113.1 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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The drive from Federal Way, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Federal Way, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 113.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 37 miles on I 5.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
837 ft
Total Descent
1,287 ft
Highest Point
465 ft
Elevation Range
453 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 113.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto WA 109 / Emerson Avenue toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Federal Way, WA and Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Taholah.
Port Angeles
Taholah
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 37 mi | 46m |
| WA 8 | 21 mi | 26m |
| Olympic Highway | 19 mi | 25m |
| State Route 109 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| US 101 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Ocean Shores, WA.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Turn left onto WA 99
Turn left onto 16th Avenue South
Turn left onto WA 18
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on US 101
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
Continue on US 12
Continue on US 12
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
Turn right onto US 101
Turn slight left onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn right onto US 101
Turn left onto WA 109
Continue on WA 109
Turn left onto WA 115
Continue on WA 115
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
Keep slight right at fork onto Canal Drive Southeast
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Federal Way, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Federal Way, WA
This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Federal Way, WA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Federal Way, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ocean Shores, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ocean Shores, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| premium | $5.77 | $25.68 | $51.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.88 | $5.43 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.83 | $7.24 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Late night in Federal Way on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Chance Light Rain
Destination
Late night in Ocean Shores on Wednesday
Local time
3:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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.
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