Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Waterville, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
150.4 mi
242 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterville, WA
Frank Cone
Trip Overview
This 150.4-mile journey from Everett, WA to Waterville, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 35 minutes on the road, with the majority of your time spent on US 2. With a projected fuel cost of around $31, this is an economical trip for a day outing. The route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its manageable length, it's ideal for a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
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
75.2 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 114.5 mi | 2h 39m |
| Sunset Highway | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Chumstick Highway | 11 mi | 16m |
| Beaver Valley Road | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| State Route 207 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Hewitt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Chelan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chumstick Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Waterville, 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
13 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 2
11 mi
·
17 min
·
US 2
5
Enter roundabout onto US 2
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 2
6
Continue on US 2
60 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 2
7
Turn left onto WA 207
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 207
8
Turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Beaver Valley Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beaver Valley Road
10
Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Chumstick Highway
11
Continue on Chumstick Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chumstick Road
12
Turn left onto US 2
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 2
13
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 2; US 97
14
Continue on US 2; US 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2; US 97
15
Turn left onto US 2; US 97
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sunset Highway
17
Continue on US 2; US 97
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunset Highway
18
Turn slight right onto US 2
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
US 2
19
Turn straight onto US 2
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Beech Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Beech Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Chelan Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
South Chelan Avenue
Trip Plan
Starting your 150.4-mile drive from Everett in the morning will allow you to reach Waterville with plenty of daylight. With a total duration of 3 hours and 35 minutes, you can comfortably make one planned stop without significantly extending your travel time. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 114.5 miles on US 2, as services may be more spaced out. Planning for your fuel needs before embarking on that longer segment is a smart move for this route.
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 75.2 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterville, 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 150.4 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 US 2 for about 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 miles.
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 0.8 and 150.1 — 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.
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 2
Enter roundabout onto US 2
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
85.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
WA 207 / State Route 207
Turn left onto WA 207 / State Route 207
Navigation decision point
5
150 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
West Beech Street
Turn right onto West Beech Street
Navigation decision point
6
150.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
South Chelan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.48 one way
$62.95 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $33.01 | $66.02 |
| premium | $5.77 | $34.15 | $68.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Waterville, WA
Night in Waterville on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Leavenworth, WA
75 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
12 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 35m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the 150.4 miles on high-speed roads like US 2 and Sunset Highway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 114.5 miles on US 2, which means consistent cruising speed for much of the trip. The Chumstick Highway offers a change of pace, though the overall character remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering ground rather than intricate twists and turns.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.5 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Sunset Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 2.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Everett, WA to Waterville, WA is easy. At 3h 35m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 24.6 miles (US 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.2 miles (WA 207 / State Route 207): Navigation decision point.
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 3h 35m. Total distance: 150.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.5 miles on US 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (US 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.2 miles (WA 207 / State Route 207): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Waterville, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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