Origin
Sudden Valley, WA
Evening in Sudden Valley on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sudden Valley, WA
Ken Cheatham
Trip Overview
The drive from Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lost Fork Lane, Sudden Valley Drive, Lake Whatcom Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 58.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lost Fork Lane 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 Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Fork Lane | — | — |
| Sudden Valley Drive | — | — |
| Lake Whatcom Boulevard | — | — |
| Cain Lake Road | — | — |
| Alger Cain Lake Road | — | — |
| Lake Samish Road | — | — |
| US 2 East | — | — |
| Everett Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lost Fork Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Tawny Circle
279 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tawny Circle
2
Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lost Fork Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sudden Valley Drive
4
Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sudden Valley Drive
5
Continue on Sudden Valley Drive
167 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sudden Valley Drive
6
Turn right onto Lake Whatcom Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lake Whatcom Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Cain Lake Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cain Lake Road
8
Continue on Alger Cain Lake Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Alger Cain Lake Road
9
Continue on Lake Samish Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Samish Road
10
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
11
Merge slight right
46 mi
·
53 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on Everett Avenue, City Center
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Everett Avenue, City Center
14
Turn right onto Everett Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
15
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Sudden Valley, WA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Sudden Valley, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.22 one way
$24.45 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Friday
Local time
5:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Burlington, WA
29 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
5 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 6m 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 Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lost Fork Lane, Sudden Valley Drive, Lake Whatcom Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Sudden Valley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.22 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 Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sudden Valley, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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