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Trip from Everett, WA to Marietta, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Marietta, WA, WA

Marietta, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Everett, WA to Marietta, WA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Marine Drive, Airport Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 68 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Marine Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 63.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Marine Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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.
5
64.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | 258 / Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport

Take the exit onto 258 / Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport toward Bakerview Road, Bellingham International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Bakerview Road, Bellingham International...
6
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | West Bakerview Road

Turn left onto West Bakerview Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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 Marietta, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellingham International Airport along the way.

Bellingham International Airport

64.3 mi in | ~1h 16m | via 258

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 63.1 mi 1h 13m
Marine Drive 2.1 mi 4m
Airport Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Everett Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport 0.3 mi <1m
Alderwood Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Bakerview Road 0.3 mi <1m
Broadway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 63.1 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Marietta, 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

63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto 258

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 258 Bakerview Road / Bellingham International Airport
Toward Bakerview Road, Bellingham International Airport
7

Turn left onto West Bakerview Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Bakerview Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Airport Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Airport Drive
9

Continue on Alderwood Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Alderwood Avenue
10

Turn right onto Marine Drive

2.1 mi · 4 min · Marine Drive
11

Turn right onto Bayon Road

37 ft · 1 sec · Bayon Road
12

Arrive at destination

Bayon Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34 mi from Everett, WA · 40m into the drive

city in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burlington, WA

34 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

Stanwood, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 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 63.1 miles.

Arriving in Marietta, WA

The final approach into Marietta, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.23 one way

$28.46 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $14.93 $29.85
premium $5.77 $15.44 $30.88
diesel $5.61 $15.01 $30.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Thursday

Local time

3:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marietta, WA

Afternoon in Marietta on Thursday

Local time

3:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Burlington, WA

34 mi in

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

1h 23m 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 Marietta, WA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Marine Drive, Airport Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 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 $14.23 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 1h 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Marietta, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellingham International Airport along the way.

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