Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Bethel, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, WA
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Trip Overview
Everett, WA to Bethel, WA is 49.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via I 5, Southeast Sedgwick Road, and the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State, traversing the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward journey that combines highway travel with a unique ferry experience. If you're looking for a short, accessible drive with a bit of variety, this route is a good option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
24.6 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Road Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southworth Ferry | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bethel, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Take the ramp
156 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 5 South
5
Merge onto I 5
29 mi
·
35 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
8
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Seattle Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Barton Street
11
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
12
Turn straight onto WA 160
4.8 mi
·
29 min
·
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
13
Continue on WA 160
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Southworth Ferry
14
Continue on WA 160
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast Sedgwick Road
15
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Southeast Cedar Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast Cedar Road
17
Arrive at destination
Southeast Cedar Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this is a perfect same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily plan to leave in the morning and be back by evening. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $10, so topping up before you leave Everett is a good idea. The ferry portion is a key element of this drive, so be sure to check the ferry schedule in advance to minimize any waiting time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.6 miles from Everett, WA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Everett, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 49.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Everett, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Everett, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
5
1.6 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
30.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
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 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
Bethel Road Southeast
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Bethel, WA
Night in Bethel on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
1h 40m 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 offers a mixed drive, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I 5, covering a longest stretch of 28.7 miles. After the interstate, the drive transitions to local roads, including Southeast Sedgwick Road, before reaching the Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. This change in scenery and road type means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and more localized travel.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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 1h 40m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 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 Bethel, 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel, 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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