The drive from North Bonneville, WA to Everett, WA covers 228.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Evergreen Highway, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.9 miles on I 5.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.76 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
114.1 miles from North Bonneville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 228.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 228.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Evergreen Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 183.9 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 23 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 183.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Evergreen Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near WA 14 / Evergreen Highway.
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 15 significant decision points across 228.2 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 0.8 miles (WA 14 / Evergreen Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|WA 14 / Evergreen Highway
Turn left onto WA 14 / Evergreen Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
31.5 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
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 6
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
8
31.7 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 205 North: Seattle
8
226.3 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
226.6 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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 North Bonneville, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
31.5 mi in|~44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
183.9 mi
3h 34m
Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi
22m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
9.9 mi
12m
I 205
9.9 mi
12m
Lewis and Clark Highway
5 mi
6m
Broadway
0.9 mi
1m
Garrison Drive
0.3 mi
1m
Cascade Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 183.9 mi, about 3h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bonneville, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Shahala East
291 ft·14 sec·Shahala East
2
Continue on Shahala East
479 ft·23 sec·Shahala East
3
Continue on Shahala
186 ft·11 sec·Shahala
4
Turn right onto Garrison Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Garrison Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Cascade Drive
0.3 mi·40 sec·Cascade Drive
6
Turn left
283 ft·16 sec
7
Turn left onto WA 14
16 mi·22 min·Evergreen Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WA 14
4.5 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
146 ft·2 sec·Lewis and Clark Highway
10
Continue on WA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
87 ft·1 sec·Lewis and Clark Highway
12
Continue on WA 14
4.0 mi·5 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 14
5.5 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 6Toward I 205: Salem, SeattleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 6Toward I 205 North: SeattleUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 205
9.9 mi·12 min·I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 5
126 mi·2 hr 21 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
58 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 192Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi·1 min·Broadway
22
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·2 sec·Hewitt Avenue
23
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 114.1 miles from North Bonneville, WA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.9 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 50 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.1 miles or 2h 20m 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 44m
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 North Bonneville, 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 North Bonneville, WA
This is one driving day of about 228.2 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from North Bonneville, 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 I 5 for about 183.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.1 mi from North Bonneville, WA
· 2h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.76 one way
$95.52 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$50.09
$100.17
premium
$5.77
$51.82
$103.64
diesel
$5.61
$50.38
$100.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.96
$10.95
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.97
$9.13
EV Truck/SUV
91.3
1
$31.95
$14.60
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
North Bonneville, WA
Evening
in North Bonneville on Thursday
Local time
8:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Everett, WA
Evening
in Everett on Thursday
Local time
8:38 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
2 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 37m 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 North Bonneville, WA to Everett, WA covers 228.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Evergreen Highway, Southeast Lewis and Clark 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 114.1 miles from North Bonneville, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.76 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 15 significant decision points across 228.2 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 0.8 miles (WA 14 / Evergreen Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Bonneville, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
