Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell East, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
This straightforward 17.7-mile drive from Everett, WA to Bothell East, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-5 and I-405, with a segment on Maltby Road, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for local travel within the Pacific Coast region. Given the short duration and minimal stops recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick transit or a brief excursion without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 405 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Maltby Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 39th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 209th Place Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 37th Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bothell East, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto WA 527
Turn right onto WA 524
Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto WA 527 / Bothell-Everett Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Bothell East on Saturday
Local time
11:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between these major arteries, including I-405, before concluding with a section on Maltby Road, suggesting a slight shift in the driving environment as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll spend the majority of your time on faster-paced roads, with a brief experience of a more local road.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, WA and Bothell East, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Mill Creek.
Renton
Mill Creek
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.7 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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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