Trip from Everett, WA to Bremerton, WA

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

57.9 mi

93 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bremerton, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

Connecting Everett to Bremerton is a straightforward 57.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via Broadway, I-5 South, and the West Seattle Bridge. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it is a budget-friendly way to move between these two Pacific Coast locations. The route is highly practical for those looking to traverse the region efficiently without spending excessive time behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29 miles from Everett, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between urban corridors. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path features zero percent highway share, meaning you will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds on open freeways. The road character is technical and requires constant engagement, especially as you maneuver through city-dense areas. Since there is no single longest uninterrupted stretch, you should prepare for a consistent rhythm of turns and junctions that define the personality of this route.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 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 28.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 57.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway

Turn right onto Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

30.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 163A Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

30.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

57 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | 6th Street

Turn right onto 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	28.7 mi	35m
Southeast Sedgwick Road	7.2 mi	13m
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry	4.8 mi	29m
State Highway 16 Southwest	3.7 mi	5m
Fauntleroy Way Southwest	3.7 mi	10m
West Seattle Bridge	2.2 mi	3m
State Highway 3 West	1.8 mi	2m
Charleston Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 28.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Bremerton, WA.

Start on Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 6 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Turn right onto Broadway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

156 ft · 3 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 5 South

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 35 min · I 5

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Exit 163A Toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

Continue on West Seattle Bridge

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Seattle Bridge

Use the none lane.

Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

3.7 mi · 10 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street

171 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Barton Street

Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

Turn straight onto WA 160

4.8 mi · 29 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

Continue on WA 160

0.3 mi · 1 min · Southworth Ferry

Continue on WA 160

7.2 mi · 13 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

Merge onto WA 16

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on WA 16

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 3 West

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Exit 36 Toward WA 304 East: Bremerton Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

1.3 mi · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Continue on WA 304

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Callow Avenue

Turn right onto 6th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · 6th Street

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Given the nearly two-hour duration, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the technical nature of these roads can feel more taxing during rush hour. Since there are no formal stops mandated by the route, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind as you plan your start, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and turns. A pro tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation apps active, as the turn-heavy layout through local streets can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the transitions.

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 29 miles from Everett, WA, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 57.9 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29 miles or 37m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremerton, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Everett, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 57.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Everett, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 28.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Everett, WA · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seattle, WA

29 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.

Popular next leg

Seattle, WA to Bremerton, WA

65 mi · 1h 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Port Orchard, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

The final approach into Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, 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

$12.15 one way

$24.30 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$12.69	$25.38
premium	$5.77	$13.16	$26.31
diesel	$5.64	$12.86	$25.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.11	$3.71

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Everett, WA

Night in Everett on Sunday

Local time

9:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremerton, WA

Night in Bremerton on Sunday

Local time

9:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

38°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

6 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 56m 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 Bremerton, WA covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Southeast Sedgwick Road, Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29 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 $12.15 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 route from Everett, WA to Bremerton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Everett, WA to Bremerton, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bremerton, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Everett, WA

Bremerton, WA

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 56m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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