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Trip from Everett, WA to Friday Harbor, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

73 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

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Downtown Friday Harbor, WA, WA

Friday Harbor, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Everett, WA to Friday Harbor, WA covers 73 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor, State Route 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.28 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

36.5 miles from Everett, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 31.9 mi 36m
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor 19 mi 1h 4m
State Route 20 7 mi 9m
Memorial Highway 4 mi 6m
State Route 20 Spur 2.6 mi 3m
Oakes Avenue 2 mi 5m
12th Street 1.1 mi 2m
R Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 31.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Friday Harbor, 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

32 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
7

Turn left onto WA 536

0.2 mi · 22 sec · East Kincaid Street
8

Turn right onto WA 536

0.3 mi · 27 sec · South 3rd Street
9

Continue on WA 536

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Division Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on WA 536

4.0 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
11

Take the ramp onto WA 536

0.3 mi · 29 sec · WA 536
12

Merge onto WA 20

7.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 20
13

Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 20 Spur

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
Toward Anacortes, San Juans Ferry
14

Turn right onto R Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · R Avenue
15

Keep slight left at fork onto R Avenue

90 ft · 5 sec · R Avenue
16

Keep slight right at fork onto R Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · R Avenue
17

Enter roundabout onto R Avenue

101 ft · 5 sec · R Avenue
18

Continue on R Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · R Avenue
19

Turn left onto 20th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 20th Street
20

Turn right onto WA 20 SPUR

0.5 mi · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
21

Turn left onto WA 20 SPUR

1.1 mi · 2 min · 12th Street
22

Continue on WA 20 SPUR

1.6 mi · 3 min · Oakes Avenue
23

Enter roundabout onto WA 20 SPUR

99 ft · 2 sec · Oakes Avenue
24

Continue on WA 20 SPUR

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oakes Avenue
25

Turn slight right onto WA 20 SPUR

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ferry Terminal Road
26

Turn straight onto WA 20 SPUR

301 ft · 22 sec · WA 20 SPUR
27

Turn straight onto WA 20 Spur

19 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
28

Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

266 ft · 19 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
29

Turn right onto Front Street South

210 ft · 7 sec · Front Street South
30

Enter roundabout onto Spring Street

189 ft · 6 sec · Spring Street
31

Continue on Spring Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Spring Street
32

Turn right onto Second Street South

58 ft · 3 sec · Second Street South
33

Arrive at destination

Second Street South

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 36.5 miles from Everett, WA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 16 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 45m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friday Harbor, 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 73 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 31.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown La Conner, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Conner, WA

37 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

Arlington, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rocky Bay Cafe & Delicatessen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Friday Harbor, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 73

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13603785051

Luca Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Everett, Washington

0.2 mi

Coho Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Friday Harbor, Washington

0.1 mi

Rocky Bay Cafe & Delicatessen

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 73

Friday Harbor, Washington

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+13603785051

Luca Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Everett, Washington

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14257891279

Visit website

Coho Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 73

Friday Harbor, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13603786330

Visit website

The Sisters Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Everett, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14252520480

Visit website

Fanny's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.2

Marysville, Washington

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13606538164

Medio Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73

Friday Harbor, Washington

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13609398080

Visit website

Lombardi's in Everett

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Everett, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14252521886

Visit website

13moons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.7

Anacortes, Washington

+13605883800

Visit website

Quantum Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.5

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13602301349

Visit website

Escape Everett

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Everett, Washington

Visit website

Jetty Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Everett, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14252578304

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway

Turn left onto Broadway

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.
6
45.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | State Route 20 Spur

Keep slight right at fork onto State Route 20 Spur toward Anacortes, San Juans Ferry

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

Toward Anacortes, San Juans Ferry
7
72.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | Spring Street

Enter roundabout onto Spring Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.28 one way

$30.56 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $16.02 $32.05
premium $5.77 $16.58 $33.15
diesel $5.61 $16.12 $32.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.39 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.22 $4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Everett, WA

Morning in Everett on Saturday

Local time

10:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Friday Harbor, WA

Morning in Friday Harbor on Saturday

Local time

10:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

61°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

4 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

2h 22m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

San Juan Island National Historical Park

San Juan Island National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 73
Caution: Wildlife Viewing Guidelines
View on nps.gov
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

73 mi in 2h 22m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 5.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 73 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): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Friday Harbor, WA, road signs point toward Anacortes and San Juans Ferry.

Anacortes

45.8 mi in | ~59m | via State Route 20 Spur

San Juans Ferry

45.8 mi in | ~59m | via State Route 20 Spur

About the Cities

Starting in Everett, WA

Full guide →

Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 73 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Friday Harbor, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — San Juan Island National Historical Park and Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Friday Harbor, WA before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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