Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Arlington Heights, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Everett, WA to Arlington Heights, WA is 25.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 5, Oso Slide Memorial Highway, and State Highway 530 Northeast, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it an easy local excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward journey. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick drive without extensive planning, perfect for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| Oso Slide Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 530 Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 115th Avenue Northeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| WA 530 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 228th Street Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 530 Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Arlington Heights, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto WA 529
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
Merge onto I 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto WA 530
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 530 Northeast
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 530
9
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
WA 530
11
Continue on WA 530
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 530
12
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Division Street
13
Continue on West Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
14
Enter roundabout onto East Division Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Division Street
15
Continue on East Division Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Division Street
16
Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Manhattan Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto WA 530
517 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Burke Avenue
18
Continue on WA 530
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Talcott Street
19
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 530 Northeast
20
Continue on WA 530
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
21
Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
115th Avenue Northeast
22
Turn left onto 228th Street Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Northeast
23
Arrive at destination
228th Street Northeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WA 530
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.67 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington Heights, WA
Late night in Arlington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
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
7 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
37m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with 72% of your travel on major roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.1 miles on I 5, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition to Oso Slide Memorial Highway and State Highway 530 Northeast, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains that of a highway-centric drive. Expect efficient travel for the majority of the 25.5-mile distance.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Oso Slide Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 16 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 (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Arlington Heights, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Darrington along the way.
Darrington
15.4 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Top landmarks
- • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
- • Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
- • Everett High School — high school in Everett, Washington
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 37m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 5. 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: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington Heights, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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