Origin
Sudden Valley, WA
Late night in Sudden Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
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 18m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Lake Whatcom Boulevard, Alger Cain Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Lake Whatcom Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.4 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 17 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 46.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Lake Whatcom Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Sudden Valley Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Sudden Valley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sudden Valley Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Sudden Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 46.4 mi | 53m |
| Lake Whatcom Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Alger Cain Lake Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Cain Lake Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sudden Valley Drive | 1 mi | 4m |
| Lake Samish Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 46.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sudden Valley, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Tawny Circle
280 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tawny Circle
2
Turn left onto Lost Fork Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lost Fork Lane
3
At end of 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
169 ft
·
8 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
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
11
Merge onto I 5
46 mi
·
53 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
16
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Sudden Valley, WA · 43m 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
$12.20 one way
$24.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.80 | $25.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
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 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
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
Late night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
1:54 AM
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 18m 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 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Lake Whatcom Boulevard, Alger Cain Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $12.20 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 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Sudden Valley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sudden Valley, 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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