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Trip from Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

59m

Distance

54.4 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Riverbend, WA, WA

Riverbend, WA

Ken Cheatham

Trip Overview

Traveling from Riverbend to Everett covers 54.4 miles of local Pacific Coast terrain. Expect the journey to take approximately 59 minutes under normal conditions. Since this route is a quick trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a very affordable excursion. Because this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a straightforward connection between these two Washington locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This 54.4-mile trek is strictly a turn-heavy local drive, characterized by a complete lack of interstate travel. You will navigate via 441st Avenue Southeast, Southeast 149th Street, and 437th Avenue Southeast throughout the duration of your trip. Because there is a 0% highway share, you should prepare for constant maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. The road’s personality is defined by these technical, winding local segments that keep you focused on the wheel for the entire 59-minute drive.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
441st Avenue Southeast 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 Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 59m 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 Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
441st Avenue Southeast
Southeast 149th Street
437th Avenue Southeast
Cedar Falls Road Southeast
436th Avenue Southeast
I 90 West
I 405
I 405 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 441st Avenue Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southeast 149th Place

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Southeast 149th Place
2

Turn right onto 441st Avenue Southeast

292 ft · 19 sec · 441st Avenue Southeast
3

Turn left onto Southeast 149th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Southeast 149th Street
4

Continue on 437th Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 437th Avenue Southeast
5

Turn right onto Cedar Falls Road Southeast

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Falls Road Southeast
6

Continue on 436th Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 436th Avenue Southeast
7

Take the ramp left toward I 90 West: Seattle

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 90 West: Seattle
8

Merge slight left

22 mi · 25 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 405: Renton, Everett
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
11

Merge slight left

8.1 mi · 10 min
12

Keep slight right

8.4 mi · 10 min
13

Keep slight right

1.9 mi · 2 min
14

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
15

Merge slight left

9.1 mi · 11 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
17

Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway
18

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
19

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
20

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.2 mi from Riverbend, WA · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellevue, WA

27 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

North Bend, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Riverbend, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Everett, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Everett, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.39 one way

$22.77 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $11.94 $23.88
premium $5.77 $12.35 $24.71
diesel $5.61 $12.01 $24.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Riverbend, WA

Evening in Riverbend on Thursday

Local time

6:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Evening in Everett on Thursday

Local time

6:51 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 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

59m 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 Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 441st Avenue Southeast, Southeast 149th Street, 437th Avenue Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Riverbend, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.39 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 Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 59m 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 Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Riverbend, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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