Origin
Kingsgate, WA
Late night in Kingsgate on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsgate, 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
29m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsgate, WA
Alexander F Ungerer
Trip Overview
Kingsgate to Everett is 21.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I-5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip connects two points within Washington state's Pacific Coast region. Expect a drive that is primarily on major highways, making it a quick and efficient transit. It's ideal for those needing to get between these two areas without a significant time commitment, offering a simple, direct path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| I 405 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 121st Avenue Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 132nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsgate, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on 121st Avenue Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
121st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Street
3
Enter roundabout
69 ft
·
1 sec
Toward I 405
4
Continue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 405
5
Merge onto I 405
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
12
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 405
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 405
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
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.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
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 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port...
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.96 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Late night in Everett on Sunday
Local time
12:28 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey utilizing major freeways like I-5 and I-405. You'll experience a stretch of 9.1 miles on I-5 without interruption, highlighting the consistent speed and flow of this route. While the main roads are fast, you'll also navigate sections of Broadway, offering a slight change in pace. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained, high-speed roadways.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 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 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 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.
Between Kingsgate, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia, Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port Of Everett and Broadway.
Vancouver British Columbia
9.9 mi in
|
~14m
Everett City Center
19.5 mi in
|
~26m
Naval Station
19.5 mi in
|
~26m
Port Of Everett
19.5 mi in
|
~26m
Broadway
19.8 mi in
|
~26m
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 29m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 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 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: at 1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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