Everett to Bothell is 17.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes via I 5 and I 405, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick transfer or a short day trip, mostly on major freeways. Consider this route when you need to get between these two areas efficiently without a lengthy commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
9 mi
11m
I 405
5 mi
6m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
Beardslee Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Northeast 185th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Northeast 195th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
101st Avenue Northeast
<0.1 mi
<1m
Hewitt Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9 mi, about 11m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,818 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~538 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bothell, 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
9.0 mi·11 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 182Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, RentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi·1 min·I 405
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
4.1 mi·5 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 24Toward Northeast 195th Street, Beardslee BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northeast 195th Street
221 ft·6 sec·Northeast 195th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Beardslee Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Beardslee Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right
169 ft·5 sec
13
Continue on Northeast 185th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northeast 185th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto 101st Avenue Northeast
156 ft·8 sec·101st Avenue Northeast
15
Turn right
100 ft·7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 16.8 — 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
8
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
12.4 mi into trip|~16m in|I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.5 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 195th Street, Beardslee Boulevard
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 24
Toward Northeast 195th Street, Beardslee Boulev...
6
16.8 mi into trip|~22m in|Northeast 195th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 195th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$3.65
$7.31
premium
$5.39
$3.80
$7.60
diesel
$4.80
$3.38
$6.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.4
0
$1.88
$0.86
Efficient EV
4.5
0
$1.57
$0.72
EV Truck/SUV
7.2
0
$2.51
$1.15
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Monday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
NNW 3 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 11:21PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 11:21PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Bothell, WA
Late night
in Bothell on Monday
Local time
1:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 1 to 6 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 11:21PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 15 at 11:21PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the 17.9 miles on freeways. You'll have a stretch of 9 miles on I 5, which means plenty of opportunities for merging and passing. The transition to surface streets will happen as you approach your destination, likely marked by a higher density of exits and local traffic. Expect a more urban driving experience as you near Bothell.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
556 ft52 ft
Total Climb
590 ft
Total Descent
597 ft
Highest Point
556 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
505 ft
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 Bothell, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.
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
Bothell is a city of around 33,000 on the Sammamish River, (mostly) in King County of Washington State. It's about 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, near Woodinville.
This article also includes the commuter community of Kenmore, to the west of Bothell at the northern tip of Lake Washington.
Top landmarks
•Lilly Kirk House — historic house in Washington, United States
•North Creek School — school building in Bothell, Washington
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Bothell, 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bothell, WA before heading back.
