Origin
Summit, WA
Afternoon in Summit on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Summit, WA to Federal Way, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13 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 31m
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
Summit, WA to Federal Way, WA is 13 miles and takes about 26m via Pacific Highway East, Canyon Road East, and 70th Avenue East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, practical hop entirely within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Expect a local driving experience that involves frequent turns rather than highway cruising. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger journey, offering a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Highway East | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Canyon Road East | 3 mi | 6m |
| 70th Avenue East | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 52nd Street East | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wapato Way East | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Way East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 66th Avenue East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Levee Road East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pacific Highway East
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit, WA and Federal Way, WA.
1
Start on Canyon Road East
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Canyon Road East
2
Turn straight onto Pioneer Way East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pioneer Way East
3
Turn right onto 52nd Street East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
52nd Street East
4
At end of road, turn left onto 66th Avenue East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
66th Avenue East
5
Continue on 66th Avenue East
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
66th Avenue East
6
Turn right onto North Levee Road East
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Levee Road East
7
Turn left onto 70th Avenue East
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
70th Avenue East
8
Continue on Wapato Way East
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wapato Way East
9
Turn right onto WA 99
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Turn right onto South 312th Street
158 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 312th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right
24 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
66th Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto 66th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
North Levee Road East
Turn right onto North Levee Road East
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
70th Avenue East
Turn left onto 70th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South 312th Street
Turn right onto South 312th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.85 | $5.71 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
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
Federal Way, WA
Afternoon in Federal Way on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
13 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
26m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with no highway segments contributing to the total mileage. You'll navigate primarily on Pacific Highway East, Canyon Road East, and 70th Avenue East. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Pacific Highway East. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience, as the route requires constant attention to turns and local road conditions rather than settling into a steady highway pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Pacific Highway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 4.3 miles in near 66th Avenue East.
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 26m 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: at 4.3 miles (66th Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (North Levee Road East): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (70th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Pacific Highway East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.3 miles (66th Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (North Levee Road East): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (70th Avenue East): Navigation decision point.
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 Federal Way, 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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