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Trip from Birch Bay, WA to Everett, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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Downtown Birch Bay, WA, WA

Birch Bay, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Birch Bay, WA to Everett, WA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.18 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.

Midpoint

41.1 miles from Birch Bay, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 82.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Birch Bay Lynden Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.6 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 12 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 75.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Birch Bay Lynden Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WA 548 / Blaine Road.

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 82.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.8 miles (WA 548 / Blaine Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | WA 548 / Blaine Road

At end of road, turn left onto WA 548 / Blaine Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 194 Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue

Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 75.6 mi 1h 27m
Birch Bay Lynden Road 2.9 mi 4m
Blaine Road 1.3 mi 2m
Alderson Road 0.8 mi 2m
Everett Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
US I-5 South Onramp 0.3 mi <1m
Broadway 0.2 mi <1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 75.6 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

45 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Alderson Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Alderson Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto WA 548

1.3 mi · 2 min · Blaine Road
4

Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road
5

Take the ramp onto US I-5 South Onramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US I-5 South Onramp
Toward I 5 South
6

Merge onto I 5

76 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 194 Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto WA 529 Spur

0.6 mi · 1 min · Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway
11

Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
12

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 41.1 miles from Birch Bay, WA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 50m 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 24m

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 Birch Bay, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Birch Bay, WA

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Birch Bay, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 75.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.1 mi from Birch Bay, WA · 50m into the drive

city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellingham, WA

41 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

Ferndale, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellingham, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Birch Bay, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.6 miles.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 82.1
View on nps.gov
San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park

National Historical Park

San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 25.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.18 one way

$34.37 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $18.02 $36.04
premium $5.77 $18.64 $37.29
diesel $5.61 $18.13 $36.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Birch Bay, WA

Night in Birch Bay on Friday

Local time

9:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Night in Everett on Friday

Local time

9:27 PM

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

1 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 39m 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 Birch Bay, WA to Everett, WA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.1 miles from Birch Bay, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.18 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (WA 548 / Blaine Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Birch Bay, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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