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Trip from Everett, WA to Hazel Dell, WA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

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

Downtown Hazel Dell, WA, WA

Hazel Dell, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 187.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 7/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
185.7 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in | I 5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
189 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward Northeast 78th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4 Toward Northeast 78th Street
6
189.3 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
6
189.5 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in | Northeast Highway 99

Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 5 — 187.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Hazel Dell, 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

58 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

126 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 4 Toward Northeast 78th Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

401 ft · 11 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
10

Continue on Northeast 78th Street

442 ft · 15 sec · Northeast 78th Street
11

Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northeast Highway 99
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Northeast 68th Street

136 ft · 3 sec · Northeast 68th Street
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Northeast 68th Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.4 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 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.

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 190 miles and 3h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 I 5 for about 187.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95 mi from Everett, WA · 1h 55m into the drive

Downtown North Yelm, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Yelm, WA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tumwater, WA

Meal break

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 check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.4 miles.

Arriving in Hazel Dell, WA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.77 one way

$79.53 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Everett, WA

Afternoon in Everett on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hazel Dell, WA

Afternoon in Hazel Dell on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

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

3h 44m 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 Hazel Dell, WA covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, Broadway, Northeast Highway 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95 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 $39.77 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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.

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.

The route from Everett, WA to Hazel Dell, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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