Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Everett, WA
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Sultan, WA
nicholas hatherly
Everett to Sultan is 22.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 2, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's primarily a highway route, making it a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this trip if you need to cover ground quickly without a lot of fuss, as it's designed for speed and simplicity.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 22 mi | 30m |
| Hewitt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Sultan, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn left onto 4th Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 2 East: Snohomish
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $6.08 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
2:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 11:53AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Afternoon in Sultan on Wednesday
Local time
2:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 11:53AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 96% of the 22.8 miles on high-speed roads like US 2. You'll cruise for a solid 22 miles on US 2 before transitioning to surface streets like Hewitt Avenue and 4th Street for the final stretch into Sultan. Expect a smooth ride with minimal interruptions for most of the trip, typical of a route dominated by highway travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Hewitt Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Everett, WA to Sultan, WA is easy. At 32m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
221 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
216 ft
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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