Origin
Riverbend, WA
Morning in Riverbend on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverbend, 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 10m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverbend, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
Traveling from Riverbend to Everett covers 54.4 miles of local Pacific Coast terrain. Expect the journey to take approximately 59 minutes under normal conditions. Since this route is a quick trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a very affordable excursion. Because this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a straightforward connection between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| I 405 | 18.4 mi | 23m |
| I 5 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 436th Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 149th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 437th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Falls Road Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 22.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverbend, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 149th Place
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southeast 149th Place
2
Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast
292 ft
·
18 sec
·
441st Avenue Southeast
3
Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southeast 149th Street
4
Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
437th Avenue Southeast
5
Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Falls Road Southeast
6
Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
436th Avenue Southeast
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi
·
11 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Riverbend, 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 23.9 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, 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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
7
43 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
$11.41 one way
$22.81 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 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 | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:04 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
13 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
1h 10m 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 54.4-mile trek is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by a complete lack of interstate travel. You will navigate via 441st Avenue Southeast, Southeast 149th Street, and 437th Avenue Southeast throughout the duration of your trip. Because there is a 0% highway share, you should prepare for constant maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is defined by these technical, winding local segments that keep you focused on the wheel for the entire 59-minute drive.
91% 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: 22.2 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 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 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 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 Riverbend, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.
Bellevue
24.1 mi in
|
~30m
Vancouver British Columbia
43 mi in
|
~54m
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.
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 10m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 miles on I 90. 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 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 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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