Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Granite Falls, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite Falls, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from Everett to Granite Falls, this 15.5-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 25 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Pacific Coast locations. Navigating this route requires utilizing a combination of US 2, State Route 204, and State Route 92. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel covers the short distance comfortably. Because the journey is brief, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a straightforward, practical connection that gets you from the Everett area to your destination in under half an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 92 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| State Route 204 | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 2 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Route 9 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Stanley Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hewitt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 204 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Granite Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 92
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Granite Falls, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 2 East: Snohomish
3
Merge onto US 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
Use the slight left lane.
6
Continue on WA 204
373 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 204
7
Continue on WA 204
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 204
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
204 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 9
9
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Route 9
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
11
Continue on WA 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on WA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 92
14
Continue on WA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
101 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 92
16
Continue on WA 92
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 92
17
Enter roundabout onto West Stanley Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Stanley Street
18
Continue on West Stanley Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Stanley Street
19
Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
225 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Granite Avenue
20
Turn right
148 ft
·
10 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2
Merge onto US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street S...
7
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Granite Falls, WA
Late night in Granite Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 25-minute trip is distinctly highway-focused, with 84% of your travel occurring on major roads. As you head out, you will find the rhythm of the drive dominated by high-speed segments that keep momentum steady. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey spans 7.2 miles on State Route 92, allowing for a consistent pace once you clear local traffic. Expect a functional, direct driving experience rather than a winding backroad tour. The transition between the arterial highways is seamless, providing a predictable environment for the duration of the 15.5-mile trek.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on State Route 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 92 and State Route 204. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 2.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Granite Falls, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 20Th Street Southeast along the way.
20Th Street Southeast
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
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 25m. Total distance: 15.5 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on State Route 92. 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 Granite Falls, 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 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: 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 Granite Falls, 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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