How far is Ames Lake, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Ames Lake, WA to Everett, WA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.3 mi
42.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.19 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM PDT
Return by in Ames Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ames Lake
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Everett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ames Lake
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Ames Lake
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Everett
17.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ames Lake and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ames Lake and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast

    86 m · 15 sec · Quail Creek Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive

    1512 ft · 1 min · Northeast Quail Creek Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Ames Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ames Lake Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Redmond Fall City Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Redmond Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Redmond Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Redmond Way

    3 mi · 7 min · Redmond Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 85th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames Lake and Everett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
11.7 mi · 34%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 28%
Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
5.18 mi · 15%
Redmond Way
3.74 mi · 11%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 4%
Northeast Ames Lake Road
1.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

9.07 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 26m from Ames Lake
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Ames Lake and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ames Lake to Everett?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Ames Lake and 17.5 miles from Everett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ames Lake and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bothell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bothell.

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ames Lake and Everett. Straight-line distance: 26.3 mi (42.32 km).

Ames Lake

#1 Ames Lake

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population1,486
Coordinates47.6328800, -121.9662300
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.9662, 47.632865)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.87
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.44 $12.87
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $5.77 $7.10 $14.20
Diesel $5.47 $6.72 $13.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ames Lake and Everett. The current time is 03:06:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.