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Trip from Marietta, WA to Everett, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

67.9 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Marietta, WA, WA

Marietta, WA

Jack Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Marietta, WA to Everett, WA covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Marine Drive, Airport Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 67.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Marine Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 63 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 13 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 63 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Marine Drive. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 5.

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 67.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 194 Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue

Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Hewitt Avenue

Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 63 mi 1h 13m
Marine Drive 2.1 mi 4m
Airport Drive 0.8 mi 1m
Everett Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
I-5 South Onramp 0.3 mi <1m
Alderwood Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Broadway 0.2 mi <1m
West Bakerview Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 63 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, WA and Everett, WA.

1

Start on Bayon Road

37 ft · 8 sec · Bayon Road
2

Turn left onto Marine Drive

2.1 mi · 4 min · Marine Drive
3

Turn left onto Alderwood Avenue

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Alderwood Avenue
4

Continue on Airport Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Airport Drive
5

Continue on West Bakerview Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Bakerview Road
6

Take the ramp onto I-5 South Onramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I-5 South Onramp
7

Merge onto I 5

63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 5
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 194 Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto WA 529 Spur

0.6 mi · 1 min · Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto Broadway

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Broadway
12

Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Marietta, WA · 42m into the drive

city in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Burlington, WA

34 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

Bellingham, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burlington, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Marietta, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.

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

$14.21 one way

$28.42 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $14.90 $29.81
premium $5.77 $15.42 $30.84
diesel $5.61 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.94 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 12, 2026

Origin

Marietta, WA

Evening in Marietta on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Evening in Everett on Thursday

Local time

5:49 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Burlington, WA

34 mi in

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

13 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 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 Marietta, WA to Everett, WA covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Marine Drive, Airport Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 miles from Marietta, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.21 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 67.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Marietta, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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