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Trip from Normandy Park, 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

58m

Distance

41.8 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

city in King County, Washington, United States

Normandy Park, WA

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Trip Overview

Normandy Park, WA to Everett, WA is 41.8 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily on the interstate, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. You'll largely be on the main north-south corridor for this part of the state, making it a functional drive rather than a scenic excursion. Consider this route for its efficiency when you need to get from the south Puget Sound area up to Everett.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 30.3 mi 37m
WA 509 5.5 mi 7m
1st Avenue South 1.2 mi 2m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
South Michigan Street 0.5 mi 1m
1st Avenue South Bridge 0.4 mi <1m
South 160th Street 0.3 mi <1m
4th Avenue Southwest 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 30.3 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Normandy Park, WA and Everett, WA.

1

Start on 4th Avenue Southwest

0.3 mi · 42 sec · 4th Avenue Southwest
2

Turn slight right onto Southwest Normandy Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southwest Normandy Road
3

Turn left onto WA 509

1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
4

Turn right onto South 160th Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 160th Street
5

Continue on South 160th Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South 160th Street
6

Enter roundabout

22 ft · 0 sec
Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
7

Continue

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
8

Merge onto WA 509

5.5 mi · 7 min · WA 509
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on WA 99

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward Michigan Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto South Michigan Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Michigan Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street

279 ft · 9 sec · South Bailey Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
13

Turn left

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 5, I 90 Use the left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
15

Merge onto I 5

30 mi · 37 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
19

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seattle, WA

21 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.

Popular next leg

Seattle, WA to Everett, WA

28.4 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Marysville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Normandy Park, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Enter roundabout toward WA 509 North: Seattle

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
6
8.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward Michigan Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Michigan Street
7
9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn left toward I 5, I 90

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 5, I 90
8
39.9 mi into trip | ~54m 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
40.2 mi into trip | ~55m 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

$8.75 one way

$17.50 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $9.17 $18.35
premium $5.77 $9.49 $18.98
diesel $5.61 $9.23 $18.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.39 $2.01
Efficient EV 10.5 0 $3.66 $1.67
EV Truck/SUV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.68

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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

Normandy Park, WA

Night in Normandy Park on Saturday

Local time

9:34 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Night in Everett on Saturday

Local time

9:34 PM

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

2 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

58m 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-focused drive for this trip, with 86% of the journey on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.3 miles along I 5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the route. While the majority is highway driving, you'll begin and end on local roads like WA 509 and 1st Avenue South. This blend means you'll experience the speed of the interstate but also navigate some surface streets at the beginning and end of your drive.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 509. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: 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 58m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.3 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 2.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: 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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