Origin
Federal Way, WA
Evening in Federal Way on Thursday
Local time
8:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Federal Way, WA to Summit, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Federal Way, WA to Summit, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pacific Highway South, Canyon Road East, 70th Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Pacific Highway South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 13.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pacific Highway South is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 312th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Wapato Way East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (66th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 312th Street
Turn left onto South 312th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Wapato Way East
Enter roundabout onto Wapato Way East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
66th Avenue East
Turn left onto 66th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
52nd Street East
Turn right onto 52nd Street East
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Pioneer Way East
At end of road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway South | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Canyon Road East | 3 mi | 6m |
| 70th Avenue East | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 52nd Street East | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wapato Way East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Way East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 66th Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Levee Road East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway South
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Federal Way, WA and Summit, WA.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
3
Turn left onto WA 99
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pacific Highway South
4
Enter roundabout onto Wapato Way East
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wapato Way East
5
Continue on Wapato Way East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wapato Way East
6
Continue on 70th Avenue East
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
70th Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn sharp right onto North Levee Road East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Levee Road East
8
Turn left onto 66th Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
66th Avenue East
9
Turn right onto 52nd Street East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
52nd Street East
10
At end of road, turn left onto Pioneer Way East
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Pioneer Way East
11
Turn slight right onto Canyon Road East
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Canyon Road East
12
Arrive at destination
Canyon Road East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Summit, WA
Evening in Summit on Thursday
Local time
8:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
4 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
27m 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 Summit, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pacific Highway South, Canyon Road East, 70th Avenue East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 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 $2.74 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 straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 312th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Wapato Way East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (66th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Federal Way, WA to Summit, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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