Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Thursday
Local time
11:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Bothell East, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell East, WA
Spencer Lee Eiseman
Trip Overview
This straightforward 17.7-mile drive from Everett, WA to Bothell East, WA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 26 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-5 and I-405, with a segment on Maltby Road, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for local travel within the Pacific Coast region. Given the short duration and minimal stops recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick transit or a brief excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between these major arteries, including I-405, before concluding with a section on Maltby Road, suggesting a slight shift in the driving environment as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll spend the majority of your time on faster-paced roads, with a brief experience of a more local road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
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 26
Toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
8
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
WA 527 / Bothell-Everett Highway
Turn left onto WA 527 / Bothell-Everett Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
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 Bothell East, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Mill Creek.
Renton
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Mill Creek
14.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 405 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Maltby Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 39th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 209th Place Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 37th Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bothell East, 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
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 26
Toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
145 ft
·
10 sec
Toward WA 527 North: Mill Creek
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto WA 527
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto WA 524
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Maltby Road
13
Turn right onto 39th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
39th Avenue Southeast
14
Turn right onto 209th Place Southeast
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
209th Place Southeast
15
Turn left onto 37th Avenue Southeast
416 ft
·
18 sec
·
37th Avenue Southeast
16
Arrive at destination
37th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Bothell East, WA
Night in Bothell East on Thursday
Local time
11:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°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
15 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
26m 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 Bothell East, WA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 405, Maltby 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 8.9 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 $3.70 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
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 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Everett, WA and Bothell East, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Mill Creek.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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