Origin
Fife Heights, WA
Evening in Fife Heights on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fife Heights, WA to Everett, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fife Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Fife Heights, WA to Everett, WA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Pacific Highway East, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 56.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Pacific Highway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.4 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 49.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pacific Highway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near 70th Avenue East.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (70th Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
70th Avenue East
At end of road, turn left onto 70th Avenue East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port...
7
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Broadway
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 Fife Heights, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Tacoma along the way.
Tacoma
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 49.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| Pacific Highway East | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 66th Avenue East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 62nd Avenue Northeast | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 70th Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 49.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fife Heights, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on 62nd Avenue Northeast
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
62nd Avenue Northeast
2
Continue on 4th Street East
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
4th Street East
3
Turn right onto 66th Avenue East
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
66th Avenue East
4
Turn left onto 10th Street East
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
10th Street East
5
At end of road, turn left onto 70th Avenue East
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
70th Avenue East
6
Turn right onto Porter Way
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
Porter Way
7
Turn left onto WA 99
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pacific Highway East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto WA 18
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 348th Street
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on WA 18
436 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 18
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 5 North, I 5 South: Seattle, Tacoma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 5
49 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Fife Heights, WA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Fife Heights, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Everett, WA
The final approach into Everett, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.87 one way
$23.73 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
15 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
1h 16m 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 Fife Heights, WA to Everett, WA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Pacific Highway East, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Fife Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.87 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 56.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (70th Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fife Heights, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Tacoma along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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