Pilchuck Mobile Park to Mountlake Terrace is 24.9 miles and takes about 35m via I 5, US 2, and 56th Avenue West, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's an easy option for a quick relocation or a brief excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it's mostly highway driving, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
14.1 mi
17m
US 2
7.8 mi
10m
56th Avenue West
0.8 mi
2m
220th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
1m
92nd Street Southeast
0.3 mi
<1m
88th Street Southeast
0.2 mi
<1m
Sexton Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~6,197 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~540 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilchuck Mobile Park, WA and Mountlake Terrace, WA.
1
Start on this road
78 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Sexton Road
148 ft·8 sec·Sexton Road
3
Turn right onto 92nd Street Southeast
0.3 mi·42 sec·92nd Street Southeast
4
Continue on 88th Street Southeast
0.2 mi·37 sec·88th Street Southeast
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto US 2
7.8 mi·10 min·US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 5 South: SeattleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
14 mi·17 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 179Toward Mountlake TerraceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
141 ft·10 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
0.3 mi·1 min·220th Street Southwest
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto 56th Avenue West
0.8 mi·2 min·56th Avenue West
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
72 ft·5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — 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|Sexton Road
Turn right onto Sexton Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip|~12m 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...
7
9 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
23.5 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
23.7 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.49 round trip
$5.35/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.56
$5.45
$10.89
premium
$5.76
$5.64
$11.29
diesel
$5.60
$5.49
$10.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.5
0
$2.61
$1.20
Efficient EV
6.2
0
$2.18
$1.00
EV Truck/SUV
10
0
$3.49
$1.59
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Aug 22, 2026
Origin
Pilchuck Mobile Park, WA
Late night
in Pilchuck Mobile Park on Tuesday
Local time
1:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
WSW 2 to 8 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued August 21 at 10:02PM PDT until August 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued August 21 at 10:02PM PDT until August 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Late night
in Mountlake Terrace on Tuesday
Local time
1:18 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
SSE 3 to 10 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued August 21 at 10:02PM PDT until August 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued August 21 at 10:02PM PDT until August 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 88% of this 24.9-mile drive on the highway, primarily on I 5 for a stretch of 14.1 miles. Expect highway speeds for the majority of the trip, with transitions onto US 2 and then 56th Avenue West closer to your destination. The dense network of exits on I 5 means you'll be navigating merges and lane changes frequently as you approach the Mountlake Terrace area.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 2. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sexton Road.
Driving Effort10/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sexton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
560 ft4 ft
Total Climb
844 ft
Total Descent
416 ft
Highest Point
560 ft
~17.8 mi in
Elevation Range
556 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pilchuck Mobile Park, WA to Mountlake Terrace, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Everett along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 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 Mountlake Terrace, 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 (Sexton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mountlake Terrace, WA before heading back.
