Origin
Oak Harbor, WA
Morning in Oak Harbor on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Harbor, WA to Everett, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 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 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Harbor, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This straightforward 61.6-mile drive from Oak Harbor, WA to Everett, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 96% of the journey on major roads like I-5 and State Route 20. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an economical option for connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short duration and highway profile, you won't need an overnight stop; it's perfect for a quick transit or a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 31.7 mi | 36m |
| State Route 20 | 21.8 mi | 34m |
| WA 536 | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Southeast Midway Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Kincaid Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 31.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Midway Boulevard
2
Turn right onto WA 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 20
3
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 20
4
Continue on WA 20
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 20
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 20
6
Continue on WA 20
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 20
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
140 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 20
8
Continue on WA 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 20
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 20
201 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 20
Toward Anacortes City Center, San Juans Ferry
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 20
11
Continue on WA 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
12
Take the exit onto WA 536
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
WA 536
Toward Mount Vernon
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto WA 536
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Kincaid Street
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
15
Merge onto I 5
32 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
20
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.8 miles from Oak Harbor, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 15.8 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
WA 20 / State Route 20
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 20 / State Route 20 toward Anacortes City Center, San Juans Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Anacortes City Center, San Juans Ferry
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
WA 20 / State Route 20
Enter roundabout onto WA 20 / State Route 20
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
WA 536
Take the exit onto WA 536 toward Mount Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Mount Vernon
8
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.89 one way
$25.78 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
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
Morning in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
50°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
4 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
1h 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the miles spent on major thoroughfares including I-5 and State Route 20. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 31.7 miles, primarily on I-5. This means you'll largely be in a fast-paced driving environment, ideal for covering distance efficiently. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable journey with minimal deviations into slower, local roads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.8 miles in near WA 20 / State Route 20.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 15.8 miles (WA 20 / State Route 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (WA 20 / State Route 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (WA 536): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oak Harbor, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Anacortes City Center, San Juans Ferry and Mount Vernon.
Anacortes City Center
15.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via WA 20
San Juans Ferry
15.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via WA 20
Mount Vernon
22.8 mi in
|
~36m
|
via WA 536
About the Cities
Starting in Oak Harbor, WA
Full guide →Oak Harbor is a city on Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
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.
Top landmarks
- • Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
- • Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
- • Everett High School — high school in Everett, Washington
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 26m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 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 15.8 miles (WA 20 / State Route 20): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (WA 20 / State Route 20): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (WA 536): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Juan Island National Historical Park and 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Everett, WA
More from Oak Harbor, WA
More trips to Everett, WA
Explore more options from Oak Harbor, WA or browse trips ending in Everett, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.