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 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Olympic Highway, State Route 525 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on East Lauridsen Boulevard.
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 40m into the drive
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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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
East Lauridsen Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 148.8 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: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These 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
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way
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 189
Toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilt...
7
4 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 189
Toward WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Fe...
5
4.7 mi into trip|~6m in|WA 526 / Boeing Freeway
Merge onto WA 526 / Boeing Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|WA 20 / Water Street
At end of road, turn left onto WA 20 / Water Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Lauridsen Boulevard
55.4 mi
1h 21m
Olympic Highway
32.6 mi
48m
State Route 525
22 mi
32m
State Route 20
13.1 mi
20m
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi
34m
Boeing Freeway
3.3 mi
4m
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi
20m
I 5
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East Lauridsen Boulevard
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Forks, 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
2.2 mi·2 min·I 5
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 189Toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·50 sec
Exit 189Toward WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry
8
Merge onto WA 526
3.3 mi·4 min·Boeing Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 526
0.3 mi·33 sec·84th Street Southwest
10
Continue on WA 526
0.4 mi·41 sec·84th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto WA 525
1.9 mi·4 min·Mukilteo Speedway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto WA 525
0.1 mi·14 sec·WA 525
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto WA 525
0.3 mi·1 min·WA 525
14
Continue on WA 525
3.0 mi·20 min·Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
15
Continue on WA 525
0.1 mi·40 sec·Ferry Dock
16
Continue on WA 525
22 mi·32 min·State Route 525
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto WA 20
3.3 mi·5 min·State Route 20
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on WA 20
0.2 mi·1 min·South Engle Road
19
Continue on Engle Road
235 ft·8 sec·Engle Road
20
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·29 sec
21
Turn left onto WA 20
92 ft·1 sec·State Route 20
22
Turn straight onto WA 20
5.8 mi·34 min·Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
23
Continue on WA 20
0.1 mi·41 sec·Ferry Dock
Use the left / right lanes.
24
At end of road, turn left onto WA 20
0.3 mi·48 sec·Water Street
25
Turn straight onto WA 20
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Sims Way
26
Enter roundabout onto East Sims Way
82 ft·1 sec·East Sims Way
27
Continue on East Sims Way
1.5 mi·3 min·East Sims Way
28
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
113 ft·2 sec·West Sims Way
29
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Sims Way
30
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
102 ft·1 sec·West Sims Way
31
Continue on WA 20
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Sims Way
32
Continue on WA 20
2.1 mi·3 min·State Route 20
33
Continue on WA 20
7.7 mi·11 min·State Route 20
34
Continue on WA 20
476 ft·8 sec·State Highway 20
35
Turn right onto US 101
33 mi·48 min·Olympic Highway
36
Take the exit onto US 101
392 ft·11 sec·East Front Street
37
Merge onto US 101
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 end of road, turn left onto US 101
55 mi·1 hr 21 min·East Lauridsen Boulevard
41
Arrive at destination
US 101
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 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 33 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 2h 40m 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 53m
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.
The longest stretch is on East Lauridsen Boulevard for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Everett, WA
· 2h 40m 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.
Olympic National Park
National Park
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of yea...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$30
near mile 102.6
Park Closure: Hurricane Ridge Road Status 4/16/26
Park Closure: Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 5.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Saturday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Forks, WA
Late night
in Forks on Saturday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer 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 East Lauridsen Boulevard, Olympic Highway, State Route 525. 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 148.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
