Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Lake Shore, WA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
189.9 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Shore, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This 189.9-mile drive from Everett, WA, to Lake Shore, WA, is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take around 3 hours and 45 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of $40, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region within Washington state. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-5, with brief excursions onto Broadway and Northwest 99th Street. Given its duration and highway nature, this trip is well-suited for a single day without needing an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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 .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 189.9-mile route, with 98% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 186.3 miles on I-5, suggesting long periods of consistent driving. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, there are brief transitions onto local roads like Broadway and Northwest 99th Street. This profile indicates a drive that is efficient and direct, prioritizing getting you to your destination with minimal detours, rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 186.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
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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
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~3h 38m in
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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
187.9 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 99th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Northeast 99th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 186.3 mi | 3h 37m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 99th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 99th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 20th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 98th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 18th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 186.3 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Lake Shore, 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
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 5
Toward Northeast 99th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Northeast 99th Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Northeast 99th Street
10
Continue on Northwest 99th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 99th Street
11
Turn left onto Northwest 18th Avenue
172 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 18th Avenue
12
Turn right onto Northwest 98th Street
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 98th Street
13
Continue on Northwest 20th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest 20th Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Northwest 96th Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 45-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you navigate out of the Everett area. With only one suggested stop and a long stretch on I-5, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. Pay attention to the transitions off and onto I-5, as these can sometimes be busy. Since this is a straightforward, highway-heavy route, you have the flexibility to take your time and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 186.3 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 80 miles or 1h 38m 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 Lake Shore, 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 189.9 miles and 3h 45m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 186.3 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
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.3 miles.
Arriving in Lake Shore, WA
The final approach into Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore, 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
$39.74 one way
$79.49 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.12 | $86.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.93 | $83.86 |
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: 66.4 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 | $19.94 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.15 |
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.
Destination
Lake Shore, WA
Late night in Lake Shore on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
13 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
3h 45m 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 Lake Shore, WA covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Broadway, Northwest 99th Street. 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 $39.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Everett, WA to Lake Shore, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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