How far is Birch Bay, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Birch Bay, WA to Everett, WA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
82.13 mi
01h 23m
Flight
69.48 mi
111.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 PM PDT
Return by in Birch Bay
Fri, Apr 17, 5:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birch Bay
2026-04-17T14:14
Arrive Everett
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birch Bay
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
Burlington
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Birch Bay
41 mi
00h 41m
To Everett
41.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
55°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birch Bay and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birch Bay and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alderson Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderson Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blaine Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blaine Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    1516 ft · 37 sec · US I-5 South Onramp

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue

    1141 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Avenue, City Center

    1032 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Everett Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birch Bay and Everett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US I-5 South Onramp
38 mi · 46%
I 5 South
38 mi · 46%
Birch Bay Lynden Road
2.87 mi · 3%
Blaine Road
1.26 mi · 2%
Alderson Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Everett Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US I-5 South Onramp

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 41m from Birch Bay
Leave By
3:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Birch Bay and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birch Bay to Everett?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Birch Bay and 41.1 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.18 one way or $30.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Birch Bay and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burlington, 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 Burlington.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

4 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

26 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

30 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

56 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birch Bay and Everett. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.81 km).

Birch Bay

#1 Birch Bay

Census designated place

Population8,413
Coordinates48.9178900, -122.7446200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Alderson Road (-122.744626, 48.917747)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $15.18
Round trip
$30.35
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.18 $30.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.14 $32.29
Premium $5.77 $16.74 $33.47
Diesel $5.47 $15.85 $31.71

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Birch Bay and Everett. The current time is 14:14:49.

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.