Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon in Everett on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazel Dell, WA
Harrison Reilly
Everett, WA to Hazel Dell, WA is 190 miles and takes about 3h 44m via I 5 and Northeast Highway 99, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. You'll primarily be on major interstates and highways, making for a straightforward journey. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for those seeking an efficient way to travel between these two locations without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 190 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of your drive on major roads like I 5 and Northeast Highway 99. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 187.4-mile segment on I 5. The profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll experience relatively fast travel speeds and minimal city traffic once you're on the main thoroughfares. While Broadway offers a brief change of pace, the majority of the journey is designed for efficient transit.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 59.5 miles in near I 5.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 190 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 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Northeast 78th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 187.4 mi | 3h 39m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Highway 99 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 78th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 68th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Hazel Dell, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Northeast 78th Street
Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99
Turn left onto Northeast 68th Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 3h 44m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The longest stretch of 187.4 miles on I 5 means you can comfortably cover a lot of ground between fuel stops; plan your refueling before leaving Everett or closer to Hazel Dell. Consider a brief stop for a meal or rest about halfway through, perhaps around the 2-hour mark, to break up the drive.
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.
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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 55m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazel Dell, WA than in the middle of the route.
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 190 miles and 3h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Everett, WA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.4 miles.
The final approach into Hazel Dell, 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 Hazel Dell, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.77 one way
$79.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $41.70 | $83.41 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.15 | $86.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Everett on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hazel Dell on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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