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Trip from Blaine, 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 22m

Distance

83.1 mi

134 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 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

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

city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Blaine, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Blaine, WA to Everett, WA covers 83.1 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 Peace Portal Drive, I 5 South, US 2 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 83.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 83.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Peace Portal Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blaine, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Peace Portal Drive
I 5 South
US 2 East
Everett Avenue
Broadway
Hewitt Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Peace Portal Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on H Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · H Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Portal Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Peace Portal Drive
3

Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 5 South
4

Merge slight left

82 mi · 1 hr 33 min
5

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

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
6

Keep slight right to continue on Everett Avenue, City Center

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Everett Avenue, City Center
7

Turn right onto Everett Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Everett Avenue
8

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Broadway
9

Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
10

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Blaine, WA · 41m 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

42 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 41.6 miles from Blaine, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.39 one way

$34.78 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $18.24 $36.48
premium $5.77 $18.87 $37.74
diesel $5.61 $18.35 $36.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 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 24.9 0 $8.73 $3.99
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.63 $5.32

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

Blaine, WA

Late night in Blaine on Saturday

Local time

2:37 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Saturday

Local time

2:37 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

9 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 Blaine, WA to Everett, WA covers 83.1 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 Peace Portal Drive, I 5 South, US 2 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Blaine, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.39 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.

The drive from Blaine, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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