Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Planning a trip from Everett, WA to Silverdale, WA? This 63.1-mile drive will take you approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes I-5 and State Highway 3 Northwest, with a significant portion on the interstate. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this highway-focused journey is efficient and straightforward. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, offering a familiar landscape throughout your drive. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this moderate distance.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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This drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 65% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 28.7 miles on I-5, offering uninterrupted travel. As you transition from I-5 to Southeast Sedgwick Road and eventually State Highway 3 Northwest, the character of the road will shift, moving from high-speed interstate to more controlled highway conditions. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with minimal slowdowns outside of potential traffic congestion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Southeast Sedgwick Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 63.1 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 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 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Newberry Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 28.7 mi | 35m |
| Southeast Sedgwick Road | 7.2 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry | 4.8 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 16 Southwest | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Fauntleroy Way Southwest | 3.7 mi | 10m |
| West Seattle Bridge | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Silverdale, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on West Seattle Bridge
Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
Keep slight right at fork onto Southwest Barton Street
Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
Turn straight onto WA 160
Continue on WA 160
Continue on WA 160
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 16
Continue on WA 16
Continue on WA 3
Take the exit
Turn right onto Northwest Newberry Hill Road
Enter roundabout onto Silverdale Way Northwest
Continue on Silverdale Way Northwest
Turn right onto Northwest Byron Street
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour drive, consider departing earlier in the morning or later in the evening to bypass potential commuter traffic on I-5. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can be flexible with breaks, but plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, especially given the longest continuous stretch is nearly 29 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $13 estimated cost suggests you won't need frequent fill-ups. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the transition from I-5 to State Highway 3 Northwest, as this is where the driving environment changes most noticeably.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 63.1 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silverdale, WA than in the middle of the route.
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 63.1 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Everett, WA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 63.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Silverdale, 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 Silverdale, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.21 one way
$26.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Silverdale on Wednesday
Local time
2:43 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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