Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon in Everett on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Ocean Shores, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
162.4 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
This 162.4-mile drive from Everett, WA to Ocean Shores, WA takes approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily via I-5 and WA 8, with a significant portion on the Olympic Highway, offering a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this route is an economical choice for a quick getaway. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent coastal feel throughout your journey. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
81.2 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 162.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The majority of this 162.4-mile journey, about 80%, is on highway, providing a relatively fast-paced drive. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 87.5 miles on I-5, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to WA 8 and then the Olympic Highway, the character may shift, though the overall profile remains highway-focused. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 87.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
396 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
1,049 ft
Total Descent
1,118 ft
Highest Point
396 ft
~11.6 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 162.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~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
|
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
|
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
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
|
East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
140.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
WA 109 / Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto WA 109 / Emerson Avenue toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, WA and Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Taholah.
Port Angeles
89.1 mi in
|
~1h 52m
Taholah
140.7 mi in
|
~3h 5m
|
via WA 109
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 87.5 mi | 1h 49m |
| WA 8 | 21 mi | 26m |
| Olympic Highway | 19 mi | 25m |
| State Route 109 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| US 101 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 87.5 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Ocean Shores, 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
30 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
8
Continue on US 101
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 101
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
21 mi
·
26 min
·
WA 8
10
Continue on US 12
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
11
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
12
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fuller Way
13
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
14
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
15
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Alder Street
16
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
17
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Levee Street
19
Turn left onto WA 109
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Emerson Avenue
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
20
Continue on WA 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
21
Turn left onto WA 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
22
Continue on WA 115
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
23
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
24
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
146 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
25
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
26
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
27
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
28
Keep slight right at fork onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
29
Arrive at destination
Canal Drive Southeast
Trip Plan
To maximize your daylight and avoid potential traffic, consider an early morning departure from Everett. With a total duration of just under 4 hours, you can complete this trip in a single day without feeling rushed. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant services is on I-5. For this route, a good tip is to ensure your fuel tank is full before leaving the Everett area, as it will serve you well for the initial highway portion.
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 81.2 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, 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.
+
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 162.4 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 87.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Everett, WA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 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 87.5 miles.
Arriving in Ocean Shores, WA
The final approach into Ocean Shores, 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 Ocean Shores, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.99 one way
$67.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $36.88 | $73.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Ocean Shores, WA
Afternoon in Ocean Shores on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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 42m 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 Ocean Shores, WA covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 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 $33.99 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 162.4 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Between Everett, WA and Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Taholah.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 396 ft elevation with about 1,049 ft of total climbing.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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