Origin
Everett, WA
Morning in Everett on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Machias, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Machias, WA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
This quick 7.6-mile drive from Everett to Machias, Washington, will only take you about 14 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be navigating on 20th Street Southeast and US 2, with a small portion on Hewitt Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This drive is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for this 7.6-mile journey. Only about 25% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and changes in speed. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 3.1 miles on 20th Street Southeast, offering a brief period of less interrupted travel. As you transition between 20th Street Southeast, US 2, and Hewitt Avenue, the road will feel more like navigating through local areas rather than a long, open highway. This character means you'll need to stay alert for intersections and local traffic conditions throughout the drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
20th Street Southeast is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 2.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 2
Merge onto US 2
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street S...
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 20th Street Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 20th Street Southeast
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Machias Cutoff
At end of road, turn right onto Machias Cutoff
Navigation decision point
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Division Street
Turn left onto Division Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Machias, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 20Th Street Southeast along the way.
20Th Street Southeast
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 20th Street Southeast | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| US 2 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Hewitt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Machias Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Williams Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Machias Cutoff | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
20th Street Southeast
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Machias, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 2 East: Snohomish
3
Merge onto US 2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward 20th Street Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto 20th Street Southeast
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
20th Street Southeast
7
Continue on Williams Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Williams Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Machias Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Machias Cutoff
9
Turn left onto South Machias Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Machias Road
10
Turn left onto Division Street
299 ft
·
13 sec
·
Division Street
11
Arrive at destination
Division Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.18 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Machias, WA
Morning in Machias on Friday
Local time
8:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 Machias, WA covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 20th Street Southeast, US 2, Hewitt Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 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 $1.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Machias, WA, road signs begin pointing toward 20Th Street Southeast along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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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