How far is Burien, WA from Everett, WA?
The driving distance from Burien, WA to Everett, WA is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burien and Everett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burien and Everett.
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Start on Southwest 148th Street
3179 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street
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Continue on State Route 518
562 ft · 10 sec · State Route 518
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 509 North: Seattle
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on 1st Avenue South Bridge
1942 ft · 42 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street
1035 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South Michigan Street
2708 ft · 2 min · South Michigan Street
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Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
85 m · 10 sec · South Bailey Street
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Turn left onto I 5, I 90
1162 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2476 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burien and Everett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Burien and Mostly Sunny near Everett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burien to Everett?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Burien and 23.5 miles from Everett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Burien and Mostly Sunny near Everett.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burien and Everett. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).
#1 Burien
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 51,268 |
| Coordinates | 47.4703800, -122.3467900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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