Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Friday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Forks, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
148.8 mi
240 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forks, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Forks, WA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, I 5 South, WA 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
74.4 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 148.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 32m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Everett, WA to Forks, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| WA 99 South | — | — |
| WA 526 West | — | — |
| Boeing Freeway | — | — |
| 84th Street Southwest | — | — |
| Mukilteo Speedway | — | — |
| Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry | — | — |
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 Forks, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Take the ramp straight
154 ft
·
4 sec
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 5 South
5
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way
7
Keep slight right to continue on WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry
8
Merge slight left onto Boeing Freeway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Boeing Freeway
9
Continue on 84th Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
10
Continue on 84th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
11
Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
12
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
13
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.0 mi
·
20 min
·
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
15
Continue on Ferry Dock
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ferry Dock
16
Continue on State Route 525
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 525
17
Turn left onto State Route 20
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 20
18
Continue on South Engle Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Engle Road
19
Continue on Engle Road
236 ft
·
8 sec
·
Engle Road
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
21
Turn left onto State Route 20
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 20
22
Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi
·
35 min
·
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
23
Continue on Ferry Dock
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ferry Dock
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Water Street
25
Turn straight onto East Sims Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Sims Way
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Sims Way
27
Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sims Way
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sims Way
29
Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Sims Way
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sims Way
31
Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Sims Way
32
Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20
33
Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 20
34
Continue on State Highway 20
476 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 20
35
Turn right onto Olympic Highway
33 mi
·
48 min
·
Olympic Highway
36
Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Front Street
37
Merge slight left onto East Front Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
38
Turn left onto North Race Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Race Street
39
Turn right onto Lauridsen Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lauridsen Boulevard
40
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lauridsen Boulevard
55 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
East Lauridsen Boulevard
41
Arrive at your destination
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 74.4 miles from Everett, WA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forks, 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 148.8 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Everett, WA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forks, WA
The final approach into Forks, 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 Forks, 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
$31.14 one way
$62.29 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.85 | $65.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Forks, WA
Night in Forks on Friday
Local time
9:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
12 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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Forks, WA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, I 5 South, WA 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 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 $31.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 32m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Everett, WA to Forks, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Everett, WA to Forks, 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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