The drive from Everett, WA to Amboy, WA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Northeast Cedar Creek Road, Northwest Hayes Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 170.2 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.70 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.9 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 189.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Northeast Cedar Creek Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 170.2 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 17 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 170.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast Cedar Creek Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
5
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
171.8 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
5
172.7 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|WA 503 / Lewis River Road
Turn left onto WA 503 / Lewis River Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Amboy, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Cougar along the way.
Cougar
171.8 mi in|~3h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
170.2 mi
3h 19m
Northeast Cedar Creek Road
10.9 mi
16m
Northwest Hayes Road
4 mi
6m
Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi
1m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
Pacific Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Northeast 221st Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
East CC Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 170.2 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Amboy, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·6 sec·Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi·1 min·Broadway
3
Take the ramp
156 ft·3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 5 South
5
Merge onto I 5
58 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
112 mi·2 hr 7 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
8
Continue on Pacific Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·Pacific Avenue
9
Continue on Pacific Avenue
175 ft·13 sec·Pacific Avenue
10
Turn left onto WA 503
0.1 mi·23 sec·Lewis River Road
11
Turn right onto East CC Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·East CC Street
12
Turn straight onto Northwest Hayes Road
4.0 mi·6 min·Northwest Hayes Road
13
Continue on Northeast Hayes Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Northeast Hayes Road
14
Continue on Northeast Cedar Creek Road
11 mi·16 min·Northeast Cedar Creek Road
15
Turn right onto Northeast 221st Avenue
0.5 mi·46 sec·Northeast 221st Avenue
16
Turn left onto Northeast Amboy Road
80 ft·1 sec·Northeast Amboy Road
17
Arrive at destination
Northeast Amboy Road
Trip Plan
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 94.9 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.2 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.9 miles or 1h 55m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amboy, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Everett, 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 Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Everett, 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 170.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.9 mi from Everett, WA
· 1h 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.70 one way
$79.41 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$41.64
$83.27
premium
$5.77
$43.08
$86.16
diesel
$5.61
$41.88
$83.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.9
0
$19.92
$9.11
Efficient EV
47.4
0
$16.60
$7.59
EV Truck/SUV
75.9
0
$26.56
$12.14
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Morning
in Everett on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Amboy, WA
Morning
in Amboy on Friday
Local time
6:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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 Everett, WA to Amboy, WA covers 189.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Northeast Cedar Creek Road, Northwest Hayes 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 94.9 miles from Everett, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.70 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 is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Amboy, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Cougar along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
