Origin
Dollar Corner, WA
Evening in Dollar Corner on Sunday
Local time
8:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dollar Corner, WA to Everett, WA
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
187.7 mi
302 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dollar Corner, WA
Tony Began
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Dollar Corner to Everett, expect a straightforward journey covering 187.7 miles. This trip typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes, making it an efficient one-day excursion. You will rely primarily on I-5, Northeast 219th Street, and Broadway to navigate between these two Pacific Coast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, the drive is budget-friendly and requires only a single stop to complete comfortably. Since you remain within the same region, the transition between these Washington hubs is seamless and well-suited for travelers looking to move quickly between destinations without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.8 miles from Dollar Corner, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 96% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a significant 180-mile stretch of the trip. The road personality is defined by its utility and speed rather than winding secondary lanes, making it a functional choice for those who prioritize time over technical driving. While you start on local streets like Northeast 219th Street, you will quickly merge into the rhythm of the interstate for a consistent, uninterrupted flow. It is a no-nonsense drive that lets you cover a large distance with minimal navigation stress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 180 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast 219th Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward Seattle
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
127.5 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
185.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
186.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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 | 180 mi | 3h 30m |
| Northeast 219th Street | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 180 mi, about 3h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dollar Corner, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on WA 502
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 219th Street
2
Continue on WA 502
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast 219th Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Seattle
4
Merge onto I 5
122 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
58 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
To maximize your efficiency, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the 180-mile I-5 corridor. Given the 3 hour and 44 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your single required stop around your own personal schedule. Keep your $39 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before hitting the main highway sections to avoid higher interstate prices. Since this is a relatively short trip, you do not need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you to reach Everett with time to spare in your day. Focus on maintaining a steady pace through the highway-heavy sections to ensure you stick to your projected arrival time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.8 miles from Dollar Corner, WA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
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 Dollar Corner, 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 Dollar Corner, WA
This is one driving day of about 187.7 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dollar Corner, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 180 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.8 mi from Dollar Corner, WA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.8 miles from Dollar Corner, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Everett, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.39 one way
$78.79 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| premium | $5.77 | $42.65 | $85.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.70 | $83.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Sunday
Local time
8:16 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
14 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
3h 44m 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 Dollar Corner, WA to Everett, WA covers 187.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Northeast 219th Street, 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 93.8 miles from Dollar Corner, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 187.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dollar Corner, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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