Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Friday
Local time
12:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Stanwood, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanwood, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Everett to Stanwood, WA, is a quick 34-minute trip perfect for a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Pacific Coast region. The route primarily utilizes I-5 and State Route 532, making it a highway-focused experience. You won't need to split this journey or plan an overnight stay; it's easily manageable in a few hours. This drive offers a practical way to connect two points in Washington without significant time or financial commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's predominantly on the highway, with 87% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-5 and State Route 532. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on I-5, offering a period of consistent speed and straightforward navigation. While mostly highway, the route incorporates local roads like 268th Street Northwest, providing a slight shift in pace before reaching your destination. The overall feel is one of efficiency, moving you smoothly from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 532. 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 34m 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: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WA 529 / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 / Everett Avenue
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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
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 Stanwood, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Camano Island along the way.
Camano Island
19.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 18.1 mi | 21m |
| State Route 532 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| 268th Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stanwood Bryant Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 102nd Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 18.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Stanwood, 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
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
7
Turn left onto WA 532
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Stanwood Bryant Road
8
Continue on WA 532
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 532
9
Continue on WA 532
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
268th Street Northwest
10
Continue on WA 532
490 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 532
11
Turn right onto 102nd Avenue Northwest
53 ft
·
1 sec
·
102nd Avenue Northwest
12
Arrive at destination
102nd Avenue Northwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Stanwood, WA
Late night in Stanwood on Friday
Local time
12:56 AM
PDT
Current temp
78°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Stanwood, WA covers 25.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, State Route 532, 268th Street Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $5.38 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 34m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Stanwood, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Camano Island along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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