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Trip from Bainbridge Island, WA to Everett, WA

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Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Kitsap County, Washington State, United States

Bainbridge Island, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Everett, WA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.2 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 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

19.3 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 38.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.2 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Winslow Way East.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 38.6 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 0.1 miles (Winslow Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (WA 305 / Olympic Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Winslow Way East

Turn left onto Winslow Way East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | WA 305 / Olympic Drive Southeast

Turn right onto WA 305 / Olympic Drive Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | Cherry Street

Turn right onto Cherry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
36.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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
37 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Broadway

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 26.2 mi 32m
Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry 8.5 mi 37m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
Cherry Street 0.3 mi 1m
Winslow Way East 0.3 mi 1m
Colman Dock 0.2 mi 1m
1st Avenue South 0.2 mi 1m
Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal 0.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 26.2 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Madison Avenue North

490 ft · 24 sec · Madison Avenue North
2

Turn left onto Winslow Way East

0.3 mi · 1 min · Winslow Way East
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto WA 305

526 ft · 16 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
Use the right lane.
4

Turn slight right onto WA 305

0.2 mi · 1 min · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
5

Continue on WA 305

8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
6

Continue on WA 305

157 ft · 9 sec · Colman Dock
7

Continue on WA 305

0.2 mi · 1 min · Colman Dock
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn right onto WA 519

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Alaskan Way South
9

Turn left onto South Jackson Street

405 ft · 15 sec · South Jackson Street
10

Turn left onto 1st Avenue South

0.2 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue South
11

Turn right onto Cherry Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
Use the slight left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto I 5

26 mi · 32 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
17

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.3 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.2 miles.

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 38.6 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.3 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bainbridge Island, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Bainbridge Island, WA

This is one driving day of about 38.6 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 26.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Bainbridge Island, WA · 56m into the drive

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenmore, WA

19 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

Marysville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Bainbridge Island, 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

$8.08 one way

$16.16 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.47 $16.94
premium $5.77 $8.77 $17.53
diesel $5.61 $8.52 $17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.38 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 15 hours ago

Origin

Bainbridge Island, WA

Late night in Bainbridge Island on Wednesday

Local time

3:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Wednesday

Local time

3:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bainbridge Island, WA to Everett, WA covers 38.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Bainbridge Island, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 38.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Winslow Way East): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (WA 305 / Olympic Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Cherry Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bainbridge Island, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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