Origin
Redmond, WA
Evening in Redmond on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
75.5 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Anacortes, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redmond Way, Northeast 85th Street, I 405 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Redmond, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 75.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redmond Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond Way | — | — |
| Northeast 85th Street | — | — |
| I 405 North | — | — |
| I 5 North | — | — |
| WA 536 West | — | — |
| East Kincaid Street | — | — |
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| West Division Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Redmond Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redmond, WA and Anacortes, WA.
1
Start on 164th Avenue Northeast
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
2
Turn right onto Redmond Way
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Redmond Way
3
Continue on Northeast 85th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 85th Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I 405 North
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 405 North
5
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight right
8.4 mi
·
10 min
7
Keep slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
9
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
51 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
11
Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Kincaid Street
12
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 3rd Street
13
Continue on West Division Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Division Street
14
Continue on Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
15
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
16
Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
17
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
18
Turn right onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
R Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
R Avenue
20
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
R Avenue
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
R Avenue
22
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
R Avenue
23
Turn left onto 20th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
20th Street
24
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
25
Turn left onto 12th Street
10 ft
·
12th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 37.8 miles from Redmond, WA, or about 50m into the drive.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anacortes, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Redmond, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redmond, WA
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Redmond, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Redmond, WA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Redmond, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anacortes, WA
The final approach into Anacortes, 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
$15.80 one way
$31.60 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| premium | $5.77 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
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: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Anacortes, WA
Evening in Anacortes on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
11 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 41m 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 Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redmond Way, Northeast 85th Street, I 405 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Redmond, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.80 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.
The drive from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redmond, WA to Anacortes, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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