Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Friday
Local time
12:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Three Lakes, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Lakes, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Three Lakes, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 2, Three Lakes Road, Bunk Foss Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.6 miles on US 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Everett, WA to Three Lakes, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 2.
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward State Route 9: Arlington, Bothell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward State Route 9: Arlington, Bothell
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Turn left onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Bunk Foss Road
Turn right onto Bunk Foss Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Machias Road
Turn right onto South Machias Road
Navigation decision point
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 Three Lakes, WA, road signs point toward State Route 9: Arlington and Bothell.
State Route 9: Arlington
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Bothell
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Three Lakes Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Bunk Foss Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Machias Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 163rd Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Hewitt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Richey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 9 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Three Lakes, 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
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward State Route 9: Arlington, Bothell
5
Turn left onto WA 9
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 9
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto Bunk Foss Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bunk Foss Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Richey Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Richey Road
8
Turn right onto South Machias Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Machias Road
9
Turn left onto Three Lakes Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Three Lakes Road
10
Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
163rd Avenue Southeast
11
Arrive at destination
163rd Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Three Lakes, WA
Late night in Three Lakes on Friday
Local time
12:03 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
10 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
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 Three Lakes, WA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 2, Three Lakes Road, Bunk Foss Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 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 $2.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Everett, WA and Three Lakes, WA, road signs point toward State Route 9: Arlington and Bothell.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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