Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to White Center, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Center, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.8-mile drive from Everett, WA, to White Center, WA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 50 minutes. It’s a primarily highway-focused journey, with 85% of the route on major roads like I-5. You can expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this trip. Since it's a relatively short distance within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, it's easily manageable as a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 30 mi | 37m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Roxbury Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WA 509 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Olson Place Southwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue South Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 30 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and White Center, 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
30 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 162
Toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Corson Avenue South
504 ft
·
17 sec
·
Corson Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight
237 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn slight right onto South Michigan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Street
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 99 South, WA 509 South: 1st Avenue South Bridge
11
Merge onto WA 99
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
1st Avenue South Bridge
12
Continue on WA 509
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
WA 509
Toward Burien
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Myers Way, White Center
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto 1st Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
1st Avenue South
15
Turn right onto Olson Place Southwest
497 ft
·
18 sec
·
Olson Place Southwest
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Olson Place Southwest
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Olson Place Southwest
17
Continue on Southwest Roxbury Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roxbury Street
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 34.7 — 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
31.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 162
Toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Myers Way, White Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Myers Way, White Center
5
34.7 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Olson Place Southwest
Turn right onto Olson Place Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
White Center, WA
Late night in White Center on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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?
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 85% of your travel time spent on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 30 miles on I-5, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While I-5 forms the backbone, you'll transition to surface streets like Broadway and Southwest Roxbury Street as you approach your destination. This shift means the drive moves from a high-speed interstate feel to a more local road environment, requiring adjustments in speed and awareness.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 White Center, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Burien along the way.
Burien
33.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via WA 509
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 50m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 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 White Center, 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 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 31.6 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 White Center, 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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