Origin
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Saturday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Silverdale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Everett, WA to Silverdale, WA? This 63.1-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-5 and State Highway 3 Northwest, with a significant portion on the interstate. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this highway-focused journey is efficient and straightforward. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a familiar landscape throughout your drive. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this moderate distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| 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 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 28.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Silverdale, 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 163A
Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Use 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on WA 3
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 43
Toward Newberry Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northwest Newberry Hill Road
Use the right lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Silverdale Way Northwest
139 ft
·
2 sec
·
Silverdale Way Northwest
22
Continue on Silverdale Way Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Silverdale Way Northwest
23
Turn right onto Northwest Byron Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northwest Byron Street
24
Arrive at destination
Northwest Byron Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the evening to bypass potential commuter traffic on I-5. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can be flexible with breaks, but plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, especially given the longest continuous stretch is nearly 29 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $13 estimated cost suggests you won't need frequent fill-ups. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the transition from I-5 to State Highway 3 Northwest, as this is where the driving environment changes most noticeably.
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 31.5 miles from Everett, WA, or about 41m 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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 41m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silverdale, 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.
+
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 63.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 61.8 — 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
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.
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
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Newberry Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward Newberry Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.21 one way
$26.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Silverdale, WA
Evening in Silverdale on Saturday
Local time
7:45 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
2h 1m 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 drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 65% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.7 miles on I-5, offering uninterrupted travel. As you transition from I-5 to Southeast Sedgwick Road and eventually State Highway 3 Northwest, the character of the road will shift, moving from high-speed interstate to more controlled highway conditions. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with minimal slowdowns outside of potential traffic congestion.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southeast Sedgwick Road. 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 Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 63.1 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2h 1m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Silverdale, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silverdale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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