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Trip from Shoreline, 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

26m

Distance

18.3 mi

29 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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 of America

Shoreline, WA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Shoreline to Everett, you are in for a quick 18.3-mile trip along the Pacific Coast. You can expect to reach your destination in about 26 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the journey is both efficient and budget-friendly. Your route will primarily utilize I-5, Broadway, and North 175th Street to navigate between these two Washington cities. Since both locations are situated within the same Pacific Coast region, the transition is seamless and straightforward. This drive is best suited for those who prioritize speed and direct access over leisurely, winding backroads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 15.4 mi 19m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
North 175th Street 0.6 mi 1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 15.4 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

111 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right

448 ft · 35 sec
3

Turn right onto North 175th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 175th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 5

15 mi · 19 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
9

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
10

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.7 — 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

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 175th Street

Turn right onto North 175th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
8
16.4 mi into trip | ~22m 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
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m 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

$3.83 one way

$7.66 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.02 $8.03
premium $5.77 $4.16 $8.31
diesel $5.61 $4.04 $8.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Shoreline, WA

Late night in Shoreline on Sunday

Local time

12:34 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Sunday

Local time

12:34 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

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?

This trip is heavily focused on highway transit, with 84% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-5, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.4 miles. Because the route is so heavily reliant on the interstate, you should expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience rather than a scenic, slow-moving cruise. As you navigate from the local streets of Shoreline onto the highway, the character of the road shifts quickly to a standard interstate grind. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 175th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: 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.

Between Shoreline, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port Of Everett and Broadway.

Everett City Center

16.4 mi in | ~22m

Naval Station

16.4 mi in | ~22m

Port Of Everett

16.4 mi in | ~22m

Broadway

16.7 mi in | ~23m

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 26m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 175th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: 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 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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