Connecting Everett to Bremerton is a straightforward 57.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via Broadway, I-5 South, and the West Seattle Bridge. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Pacific Coast locations. The route is highly practical for those looking to traverse the region efficiently without spending excessive time behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 37m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
28.7 mi
35m
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi
13m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi
29m
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.7 mi
5m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi
10m
West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi
3m
State Highway 3 West
1.8 mi
2m
Charleston Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bremerton, 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 163AToward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian WayUse 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
7.2 mi·13 min·Southeast Sedgwick Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton
16
Merge onto WA 16
3.7 mi·5 min·State Highway 16 Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on WA 16
1.8 mi·2 min·State Highway 3 West
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·32 sec
Exit 36Toward WA 304 East: BremertonUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on WA 304
1.3 mi·2 min·Charleston Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on WA 304
0.3 mi·51 sec·North Callow Avenue
21
Turn right onto 6th Street
1.0 mi·3 min·6th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the nearly two-hour duration, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the technical nature of these roads can feel more taxing during rush hour. Since there are no formal stops mandated by the route, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind as you plan your start, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and turns. A pro tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps active, as the turn-heavy layout through local streets can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the transitions.
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 29 miles from Everett, WA, or about 37m 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremerton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 57.9 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 57 — 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
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
7
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 36
Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton
6
57 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.12 one way
$24.24 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$12.71
$25.42
premium
$5.77
$13.15
$26.30
diesel
$5.61
$12.78
$25.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Night
in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bremerton, WA
Night
in Bremerton on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
10 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
1h 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between urban corridors. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path features zero percent highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds on open freeways. The road character is technical and requires constant engagement, especially as you maneuver through city-dense areas. Since there is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a consistent rhythm of turns and junctions that define the personality of this route.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Bremerton, 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bremerton, WA before heading back.
