Everett, WA to Hazel Dell, WA is 190 miles and takes about 3h 44m via I 5 and Northeast Highway 99, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on major interstates and highways, making for a straightforward journey. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for those seeking an efficient way to travel between these two locations without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
187.4 mi
3h 39m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
Northeast Highway 99
0.5 mi
1m
Northeast 78th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Northeast 68th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Hewitt Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 187.4 mi, about 3h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Hazel Dell, 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
58 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
126 mi·2 hr 22 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
3.2 mi·4 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 4Toward Northeast 78th StreetUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
401 ft·11 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on Northeast 78th Street
442 ft·15 sec·Northeast 78th Street
11
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
0.5 mi·1 min·Northeast Highway 99
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Northeast 68th Street
136 ft·3 sec·Northeast 68th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Northeast 68th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 44m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The longest stretch of 187.4 miles on I 5 means you can comfortably cover a lot of ground between fuel stops; plan your refueling before leaving Everett or closer to Hazel Dell. Consider a brief stop for a meal or rest about halfway through, perhaps around the 2-hour mark, to break up the drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.4 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazel Dell, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Everett, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 187.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 59.5 and 189.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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59.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
185.7 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
189 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 78th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward Northeast 78th Street
6
189.3 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
189.5 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Northeast Highway 99
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.77 one way
$79.53 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$41.70
$83.41
premium
$5.77
$43.15
$86.29
diesel
$5.61
$41.95
$83.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.95
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.60
$12.16
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hazel Dell, WA
Late night
in Hazel Dell on Tuesday
Local time
1:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Lakewood, WA
95 mi in
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
19 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
3h 44m 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?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of your drive on major roads like I 5 and Northeast Highway 99. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 187.4-mile segment on I 5. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll experience relatively fast travel speeds and minimal city traffic once you're on the main thoroughfares. While Broadway offers a brief change of pace, the majority of the journey is designed for efficient transit.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 187.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.5 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 190 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 190 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 187.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas 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 Hazel Dell, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hazel Dell, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
