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Trip from Purdy, WA to Everett, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

76.2 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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Downtown Purdy, WA, WA

Purdy, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

This 76.2-mile drive from Purdy, WA to Everett, WA takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 94% of the journey on major roads like I-5 and WA-16. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this is an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region within Washington. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so it's a straightforward transit rather than a scenic exploration, but it gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Purdy, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 76.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the 76.2 miles taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 58.6 miles on I-5. While much of the drive will be on fast-moving interstate, you'll begin and end on local roads, Purdy Drive Northwest and WA-16, before merging onto the main artery. This means you'll spend the bulk of your time in a high-speed environment, making for a relatively quick transit.

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 58.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
14.6 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15.6 mi into trip | ~21m 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
6
16 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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
I 5 58.6 mi 1h 13m
WA 16 13.1 mi 16m
Purdy Drive Northwest 1.1 mi 1m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
144th Street Northwest <0.1 mi <1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 58.6 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 144th Street Northwest

164 ft · 11 sec · 144th Street Northwest
2

Turn left onto Purdy Drive Northwest

1.1 mi · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward WA 16 East
4

Merge onto WA 16

13 mi · 16 min · WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 5

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 5
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

58 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
12

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 38-minute duration for this 76.2-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. You likely won't need to stop for rest breaks, but if you do, plan them around exits on I-5. The $16 fuel cost is minimal, so you should have plenty of gas. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the worst of any commuter traffic, especially as you approach Everett. A good tip is to be aware of potential construction zones on I-5, as these can add unexpected delays even on a relatively short drive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Purdy, WA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 17 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

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 Purdy, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Purdy, WA

This is one driving day of about 76.2 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Purdy, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 58.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from Purdy, WA · 49m into the drive

city in and county seat of King County, State of Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seattle, WA

38 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.

Popular next leg

Seattle, WA to Everett, WA

28.4 mi · 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Tacoma, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seattle, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Purdy, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 47.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.95 one way

$31.90 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $16.73 $33.45
premium $5.77 $17.30 $34.61
diesel $5.61 $16.82 $33.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.67 $3.05
EV Truck/SUV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Purdy, WA

Evening in Purdy on Thursday

Local time

7:28 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Evening in Everett on Thursday

Local time

7:28 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

1h 38m 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 Purdy, WA to Everett, WA covers 76.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 16, Purdy Drive Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Purdy, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 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 76.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Purdy, 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.

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