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Trip from Everett, WA to Everson, 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 35m

Distance

75.5 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Everson, WA, WA

Everson, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

This 75.5-mile drive from Everett, WA to Everson, WA takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-5 before transitioning to local roads like Everson Goshen Road and Mount Baker Highway for the final stretch. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this journey offers a straightforward path through the Pacific Coast region of Washington. It’s a manageable distance that allows for flexibility in your schedule, whether you're heading out early or planning a leisurely afternoon departure.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Everett, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 60.3 mi 1h 10m
Everson Goshen Road 7.8 mi 11m
Mount Baker Highway 2.4 mi 3m
East Sunset Drive 2.3 mi 4m
Everett Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Everson Road 0.5 mi <1m
Mead Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Kale Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 60.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Everson, 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

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 255 Toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
7

Turn right onto WA 542

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Sunset Drive
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on WA 542

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway
9

Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road

6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto WA 544

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everson Goshen Road
11

Continue on WA 544

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Mead Avenue
12

Continue on WA 544

219 ft · 5 sec · Mead Avenue
13

Continue on WA 544

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Kale Street
14

Continue on WA 544

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Everson Road
15

Continue on WA 544

0.2 mi · 13 sec · West Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

WA 544

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 35-minute duration, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your convenience, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commute traffic on I-5. While there are no designated stops in the data, you’ll cover a long stretch of 60.3 miles on the interstate, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin if your tank is low, as services might be more spaced out on the later local road segments. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate to keep in mind for your budget.

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 37.8 miles from Everett, WA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 17 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 44m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everson, 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 75.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 60.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellingham, WA

38 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

Stanwood, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.3 miles.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.8 — 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.
6
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 255 Toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
5
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | WA 542 / East Sunset Drive

Turn right onto WA 542 / East Sunset Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.80 one way

$31.60 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $16.57 $33.14
premium $5.77 $17.15 $34.29
diesel $5.61 $16.67 $33.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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

10:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everson, WA

Night in Everson on Saturday

Local time

10:57 PM

PDT

Current temp

48°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

9 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 35m 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

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park

National Historical Park

San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 57.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 80% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a significant uninterrupted stretch of 60.3 miles on I-5, which offers consistent speed and straightforward navigation. As you approach Everson, the character of the drive shifts to more local roads, including Everson Goshen Road and Mount Baker Highway, introducing a change of pace from the interstate. This transition offers a different driving feel as you move from high-speed travel to more community-oriented routes.

80% 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: 60.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Everson Goshen Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Everett, WA to Everson, WA is easy. At 1h 35m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

On the drive from Everett, WA to Everson, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Baker along the way.

Mount Baker

61.6 mi in | ~1h 12m

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 35m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.3 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 — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island 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 Everson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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