The drive from Forks, WA to Everett, WA covers 148.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Forks Avenue, East 1st Street, State Route 525 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.4 miles on South Forks Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Forks, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 148.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Forks Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 55.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.9 miles in near WA 20 / Ferry Dock.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 148.6 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 102.9 miles (WA 20 / Ferry Dock): Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (WA 20 / Port Townsend Slip 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 108.9 miles (WA 20 / South Engle Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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102.9 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|WA 20 / Ferry Dock
Turn right onto WA 20 / Ferry Dock
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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103 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|WA 20 / Port Townsend Slip 2
At end of road, turn right onto WA 20 / Port Townsend Slip 2
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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108.9 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|WA 20 / South Engle Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 20 / South Engle Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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146.7 mi into trip|~4h 28m 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...
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147 mi into trip|~4h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Broadway
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Forks Avenue
55.4 mi
1h 21m
East 1st Street
33.5 mi
50m
State Route 525
22 mi
32m
State Route 20
13.1 mi
20m
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi
35m
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi
20m
Boeing Freeway
2.8 mi
3m
West Sims Way
2.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South Forks Avenue
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on US 101
55 mi·1 hr 21 min·South Forks Avenue
2
Take the exit onto Lauridsen Boulevard
0.8 mi·2 min·Lauridsen Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Race Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Race Street
4
Turn right onto US 101
34 mi·50 min·East 1st Street
5
Turn left onto WA 20
476 ft·7 sec·State Highway 20
6
Continue on WA 20
7.7 mi·11 min·State Route 20
7
Continue on WA 20
2.1 mi·3 min·State Route 20
8
Continue on WA 20
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Sims Way
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
99 ft·1 sec·West Sims Way
10
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi·40 sec·West Sims Way
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
102 ft·2 sec·West Sims Way
12
Continue on WA 20
1.5 mi·3 min·West Sims Way
13
Enter roundabout onto East Sims Way
88 ft·1 sec·East Sims Way
14
Continue on East Sims Way
0.2 mi·26 sec·East Sims Way
15
Continue on WA 20
0.3 mi·52 sec·Water Street
16
Turn right onto WA 20
96 ft·2 sec·Ferry Dock
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 20
483 ft·10 sec·Ferry Dock
18
At end of road, turn right onto WA 20
159 ft·3 sec·Port Townsend Slip 2
19
Continue on WA 20
5.8 mi·35 min·Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
20
Continue on WA 20
239 ft·8 sec·State Route 20
21
At end of road, turn right onto WA 20
517 ft·17 sec·South Engle Road
22
Continue on WA 20
3.3 mi·5 min·State Route 20
23
Turn right onto WA 525
22 mi·32 min·State Route 525
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on 2
409 ft·9 sec·2
25
Turn right onto WA 525
200 ft·11 sec·Ferry Dock
26
Continue on WA 525
3.0 mi·20 min·Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
27
Continue on WA 525
0.4 mi·2 min·WA 525
Use the right lane.
28
At end of road, turn left onto WA 525
1.9 mi·4 min·Mukilteo Speedway
Use the left / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto WA 526
0.4 mi·39 sec·84th Street Southwest
30
Turn left onto WA 526
0.3 mi·38 sec·84th Street Southwest
31
Continue on WA 526
2.8 mi·3 min·Boeing Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
1.4 mi·2 min
Toward I5 North: Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the straight / slight left lanes.
33
Merge onto I 5
2.1 mi·2 min·I 5
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 192Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi·1 min·Broadway
37
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·2 sec·Hewitt Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Forks, WA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 miles.
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 33 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forks, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Forks, WA
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Forks, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Forks Avenue for about 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Forks, WA
· 1h 51m into the drive
The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Forks, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Everett, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Olympic National Park
National Park
With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres, the park protects a vast wilderness, thousands of yea...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
$30
near mile 35.9
Park Closure: Hurricane Ridge Road Status 4/16/26
Park Closure: Staircase, Adjacent Wilderness Areas Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire Impacts
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 143.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.10 one way
$62.20 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$32.62
$65.23
premium
$5.77
$33.75
$67.49
diesel
$5.61
$32.81
$65.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.00
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.80
$9.51
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Forks, WA
Night
in Forks on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Everett, WA
Night
in Everett on Friday
Local time
10:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forks, WA to Everett, WA covers 148.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Forks Avenue, East 1st Street, State Route 525. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from Forks, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 148.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 102.9 miles (WA 20 / Ferry Dock): Lane positioning matters here; at 103 miles (WA 20 / Port Townsend Slip 2): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 108.9 miles (WA 20 / South Engle Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Forks, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
