Origin
Everett, WA
Morning in Everett on Thursday
Local time
9:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anacortes, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Everett Avenue, I 5 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 6m drive with frequent turns across 49.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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 Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| Everett Avenue | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 536 West | — | — |
| East Kincaid Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| West Division Street | — | — |
| Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Anacortes, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto Everett Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
4
Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
36 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
7
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
8
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
9
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
10
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
11
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
12
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
13
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
14
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
16
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
19
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
20
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
21
Turn left onto 12th Street
10 ft
·
12th Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Everett, WA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anacortes, WA
The final approach into Anacortes, 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
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Anacortes, WA
Morning in Anacortes on Thursday
Local time
9:51 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Vernon, WA
25 mi in
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
10 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 6m 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 Anacortes, WA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Everett Avenue, I 5 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $10.44 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 Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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