Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Fife Heights, 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 16m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fife Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Everett to Fife Heights is 56.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily takes you south through the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a direct route between these two points without significant detours. Consider this an easy day trip or a simple leg of a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 49.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| Pacific Highway South | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 66th Avenue East | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 62nd Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 70th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 49.7 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Fife Heights, 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
50 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 18
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Route 18
8
Continue on WA 18
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 348th Street
9
Turn left onto WA 99
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway South
10
Turn right onto Porter Way
210 ft
·
10 sec
·
Porter Way
11
Turn left onto 70th Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
70th Avenue East
12
Turn right onto 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
10th Street East
13
Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
66th Avenue East
14
Turn left onto 4th Street East
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
4th Street East
15
Continue on 62nd Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
62nd Avenue Northeast
16
Arrive at destination
62nd Avenue Northeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
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.
7
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
10th Street East
Turn right onto 10th Street East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.82 one way
$23.65 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 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 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
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.
Destination
Fife Heights, WA
Night in Fife Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 16m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I 5, including a longest stretch of 49.7 miles. The journey begins on I 5 and continues on Pacific Highway South and Broadway. While the majority is interstate, you'll experience some local road transitions. The road character is largely consistent, offering a predictable driving experience.
88% 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: 49.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pacific Highway South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 16m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.7 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Fife Heights, 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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