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Trip from Granite Falls, 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

26m

Distance

15.5 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Granite Falls, WA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transition between Granite Falls and Everett, this 15.5-mile trip is an efficient way to traverse the Pacific Coast region. Clocking in at approximately 26 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via State Route 92, State Route 204, and US 2. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective journey that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, the short duration offers maximum flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 92 7.3 mi 11m
State Route 204 2.2 mi 3m
US 2 2 mi 2m
State Route 9 1.7 mi 2m
West Stanley Street 1 mi 2m
Hewitt Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
North Granite Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 92 — 7.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls, WA and Everett, WA.

1

Start on this road

148 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

106 ft · 3 sec · North Granite Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Stanley Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Stanley Street
4

Enter roundabout onto WA 92

133 ft · 5 sec · State Route 92
5

Continue on WA 92

5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92
6

Enter roundabout onto WA 92

82 ft · 4 sec · State Route 92
7

Continue on WA 92

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 92
8

Enter roundabout onto WA 92

100 ft · 2 sec · State Route 92
9

Continue on WA 92

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 92
10

Continue on WA 9

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto WA 9

124 ft · 2 sec · State Route 9
12

Continue on WA 9

0.1 mi · 11 sec · State Route 9
13

Enter roundabout onto WA 204

37 ft · 0 sec · State Route 204
14

Continue on WA 204

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 2 West: Everett
16

Merge onto US 2

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Everett, Hewitt Avenue Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto WA 529

498 ft · 18 sec · Maple Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Hewitt Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — 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 | North Granite Avenue

Turn left onto North Granite Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
14.5 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Aven...
9
14.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Everett, Hewitt Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Everett, Hewitt Avenue
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | WA 529 / Maple Street

Turn left onto WA 529 / Maple Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.24 one way

$6.49 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $3.40 $6.80
premium $5.77 $3.52 $7.04
diesel $5.61 $3.42 $6.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.63 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.36 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Granite Falls, WA

Late night in Granite Falls on Sunday

Local time

4:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Sunday

Local time

4:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°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

26m 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 highway-focused drive is built for efficiency, with 85% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will spend your time navigating a mix of state routes and US highways, keeping the pace steady as you head toward Everett. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.3-mile segment on State Route 92. Expect a straightforward experience behind the wheel, as the route is designed to prioritize direct movement over winding local detours. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination quickly.

85% 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: 7.3 mi on State Route 92.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 92 and State Route 204. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Granite Avenue.

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 15 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Granite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

408 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

244 ft

Total Descent

569 ft

Highest Point

408 ft

Elevation Range

408 ft

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 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m 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 7.3 miles on State Route 92. 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 Everett, 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: near the start (North Granite Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, 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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