Origin
Burien, WA
Night in Burien on Sunday
Local time
9:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burien, WA to Everett, WA
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burien, WA
BM Amaro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Burien to Everett is a straightforward 39.6-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, keeping the climate and coastal atmosphere consistent throughout your travel. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, this highway-focused route offers a reliable connection between these two cities.
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
19.8 miles from Burien, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with highways accounting for 89% of your total mileage. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-5, which serves as the backbone of the route and includes a long, uninterrupted 30.3-mile stretch. While you start by navigating local connections like WA-509, the experience quickly transitions into an interstate grind designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads. As you approach your destination, you will move onto Broadway to finalize your arrival in Everett. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel as you move through the urban corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 30.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 509. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 39.6 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward WA 509 North: Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 5, I 90
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5, I 90
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
8
37.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
38 mi into trip
|
~51m 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 | 30.3 mi | 37m |
| WA 509 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 148th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue South Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Route 518 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Bailey Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 30.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burien, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Southwest 148th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 148th Street
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on WA 518
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
State Route 518
Use the none lane.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto WA 509
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
WA 509
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on WA 99
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
1st Avenue South Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto South Michigan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Bailey Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 5, I 90
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the none lane.
11
Merge onto I 5
30 mi
·
37 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 54-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though it is wise to check local traffic patterns on I-5 to avoid peak congestion. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, allowing you to complete the entire 39.6-mile stretch in one go. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind and ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Burien to keep the trip stress-free. A helpful tip for this specific corridor is to stay alert for the transition off I-5 onto Broadway, as navigating city streets after a long highway stint requires a quick shift in your driving focus.
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 19.8 miles from Burien, WA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.3 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 39.6 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.8 miles or 28m 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
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Open the route before leaving Burien, 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 Burien, WA
This is one driving day of about 39.6 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burien, 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 30.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Burien, WA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Burien, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.00 | $17.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
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: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
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.
Destination
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Sunday
Local time
9:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
4 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
54m 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 Burien, WA to Everett, WA covers 39.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 509, 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 19.8 miles from Burien, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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 13 significant decision points across 39.6 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Burien, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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