Origin
Burlington, WA
Night in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, WA to Everett, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, WA
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Trip Overview
Burlington to Everett is 38.3 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short hop, perfect for a day trip or as a segment of a longer Pacific Northwest adventure. Given its brevity, you won't encounter significant regional shifts, but it's a practical connection between two points in the area. Plan for a mostly highway experience, making it an efficient transit rather than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 35.3 mi | 40m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fairhaven Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Route 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Burlington Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Rio Vista Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 35.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on East Fairhaven Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fairhaven Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Burlington Boulevard
3
Turn right onto WA 20
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Rio Vista Avenue
4
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Route 20
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 5
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Burlington, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 20 / West Rio Vista Avenue
Turn right onto WA 20 / West Rio Vista Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
37.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.02 one way
$16.03 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
47m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 93% of the journey on major roads like I 5. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 35.3 miles on I 5, which means consistent speed and minimal turns. While the bulk of the route is on the interstate, the final approach into Everett incorporates local roads such as Everett Avenue and East Fairhaven Avenue, offering a slight change of pace. Expect a functional, efficient drive with little in the way of winding scenic byways, emphasizing direct travel.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Everett Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 20 / West Rio Vista Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 20 / West Rio Vista Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Everett, WA
Full guide →Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Everett, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles (WA 20 / West Rio Vista Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Everett, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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