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Trip from Everett, WA to Woodway, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.8 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown Woodway, WA, WA

Woodway, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Everett, WA to Woodway, WA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Edmonds Way, Pacific Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 29m highway drive covering 18.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Edmonds Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 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 17 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 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Edmonds Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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.
7
14.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 179 Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | 220th Street Southwest

Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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 Woodway, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mountlake Terrace along the way.

Mountlake Terrace

14.2 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 12.6 mi 15m
Edmonds Way 1.3 mi 2m
Pacific Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
220th Street Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
236th Street Southwest 0.5 mi 1m
Algonquin Road 0.3 mi 1m
226th Street Southwest 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 12.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

13 mi · 15 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 179 Toward Mountlake Terrace Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

129 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 220th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto WA 99

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on WA 99

191 ft · 2 sec · Pacific Highway
11

Take the exit

126 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
13

Turn right onto WA 104

1.3 mi · 2 min · Edmonds Way
14

Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
15

Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Algonquin Road
16

Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Woodway Park Road
17

Arrive at destination

Woodway Park Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.87 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $4.13 $8.25
premium $5.77 $4.27 $8.54
diesel $5.61 $4.15 $8.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Evening in Everett on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodway, WA

Evening in Woodway on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

7 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

29m 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 Woodway, WA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Edmonds Way, Pacific 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 9.4 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 $3.93 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Woodway, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mountlake Terrace along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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