Origin
Geneva, WA
Evening in Geneva on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geneva, WA to Everett, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geneva, WA
ZongJun Xie
Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.1-mile drive from Geneva to Everett, Washington, can be completed in about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $13. The route is predominantly highway, making it an efficient option for getting between these two Pacific Coast locations. You'll spend most of your time on I-5, so expect a focused, highway-centric experience. Given its brevity and direct nature, this trip is ideal for a quick transit or a dedicated outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 58.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| Lakeway Drive | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cable Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Geneva Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Geneva Street
182 ft
·
13 sec
·
Geneva Street
2
Turn left onto Cable Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Cable Street
3
Continue on Terrace Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Terrace Avenue North
4
Turn straight onto Lakeway Drive
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeway Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
6
Merge onto I 5
58 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
11
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
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 31.6 miles from Geneva, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cable Street
Turn left onto Cable Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
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 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
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
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Saturday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Burlington, WA
32 mi in
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
7 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
1h 18m 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?
With 92% of this route on highways, you'll encounter a predominantly high-speed driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 58.3 miles on I-5, indicating long periods of consistent travel. You'll transition from Lakeway Drive onto I-5 and eventually use Everett Avenue to reach your destination. This profile suggests a drive focused on efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing, with the majority of the journey taking place on major arterial roads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Lakeway Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cable Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cable Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 18m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Cable Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 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 Everett, 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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