The drive from Everett, WA to Birch Bay, WA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.6 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.20 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.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 82.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Birch Bay Lynden Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.6 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 11 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 75.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Birch Bay Lynden Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Everett, WA to Birch Bay, WA is easy. At 1h 39m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|WA 529 / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 / Everett Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
1.2 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.
5
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward Birch Bay, Lynden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Birch Bay, Lynden
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 Birch Bay, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynden along the way.
Lynden
76.9 mi in|~1h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
75.6 mi
1h 27m
Birch Bay Lynden Road
3 mi
4m
Blaine Road
1.3 mi
2m
Alderson Road
0.8 mi
2m
Everett Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Broadway
0.2 mi
<1m
Hewitt Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 75.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Birch Bay, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·9 sec·Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi·22 sec·Broadway
3
Turn right onto WA 529
0.7 mi·1 min·Everett Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
Merge onto I 5
76 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Birch Bay, Lynden
7
Turn left onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Birch Bay Lynden Road
8
Turn left onto WA 548
1.3 mi·2 min·Blaine Road
9
Turn right onto Alderson Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Alderson Road
10
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 41.1 miles from Everett, WA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birch Bay, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 82.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Everett, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 75.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Everett, WA
· 48m 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...
San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region. But it w...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 56.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.63
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.19
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.51
$5.26
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Night
in Everett on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Birch Bay, WA
Night
in Birch Bay on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
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
1h 39m 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 Birch Bay, WA covers 82.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Birch Bay Lynden Road, Blaine 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 41.1 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 $17.20 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 Birch Bay, WA is easy. At 1h 39m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Birch Bay, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynden along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
