Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosedale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Rosedale, WA covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 16, I 5, Rosedale Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on WA 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 38m highway drive covering 25.7 miles, with most of the trip on WA 16 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on WA 16.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 16 and I 5. 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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Rosedale, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma, Bremerton, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
Tacoma
Bremerton
Wollochet Drive Northwest
City Center
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 16 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| I 5 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Rosedale Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Pacific Highway South | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Route 18 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 86th Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Rosedale, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 16
Take the exit
Continue on Stinson Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Rosedale Street
Continue on Rosedale Street
Turn slight right onto 86th Avenue Northwest
Turn slight right onto David Day Drive Northwest
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Evening in Federal Way on Thursday
Local time
6:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Rosedale on Thursday
Local time
6:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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.
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