Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon in Everett on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Black Diamond, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Diamond, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Black Diamond, WA covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, I 5, Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 54.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 25 miles on I 405.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese 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
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
WA 900
Take the exit onto WA 900 toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
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 4
Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumc...
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
WA 169 / 3rd Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WA 169 / 3rd Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, WA and Black Diamond, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Enumclaw.
Renton
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Enumclaw
36.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via WA 900
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 25 mi | 31m |
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast | 5 mi | 9m |
| Maple Valley Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 25 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Black Diamond, 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
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
24 mi
·
30 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto WA 900
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 900
Exit 4
Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto WA 169
270 ft
·
14 sec
·
Maple Valley Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on WA 169
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maple Valley Highway
12
Continue on WA 169
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
13
Continue on WA 169
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
14
Continue on WA 169
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
16
Continue on WA 169
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
18
Continue on WA 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
19
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
20
Continue on WA 169
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
21
Continue on WA 169
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue
23
Continue on WA 169
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
3rd Avenue
24
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
3rd Avenue
25
Continue on WA 169
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
26
Turn left onto Lawson Street
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lawson Street
27
Arrive at destination
Lawson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Everett, WA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Black Diamond, WA
The final approach into Black Diamond, 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
$11.49 one way
$22.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.47 | $24.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Black Diamond, WA
Afternoon in Black Diamond on Thursday
Local time
3:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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 19m 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 Black Diamond, WA covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, I 5, Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 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 $11.49 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Everett, WA and Black Diamond, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Enumclaw.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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