Origin
Ames Lake, WA
Evening in Ames Lake on Saturday
Local time
8:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Trip from Ames Lake, WA to Everett, WA
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Ames Lake, WA to Everett, WA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, I 5, Northeast Redmond Fall City Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.5 miles from Ames Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ames Lake, WA to Everett, WA covers 34.9 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 34.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 405 North
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Towns Along This Route
Between Ames Lake, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Vancouver British Columbia, Everett City Center, Naval Station and Port Of Everett.
Vancouver British Columbia
Everett City Center
Naval Station
Port Of Everett
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| I 5 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Northeast Redmond Fall City Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Redmond Way | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Northeast Ames Lake Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 85th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Quail Creek Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames Lake, WA and Everett, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street
Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast Ames Lake Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 202
Continue on WA 202
Continue on WA 202
Continue on Northeast 85th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Broadway
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34.9 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.5 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
Open the route before leaving Ames Lake, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ames Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 34.9 miles and 53m.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Ames Lake, WA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Ames Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Everett, WA
The final approach into Everett, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Everett, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Local time and weather at both ends of the drive
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Destination
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Saturday
Local time
8:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Along the Route
52°F
Redmond, WA
17 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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