How far is Everett, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Anacortes.
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Start on Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 10 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto Everett Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1349 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Anacortes.
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
31.9 mi · 00h 37m
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 Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Everett and 25 miles from Anacortes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 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 4:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Everett and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 41.43 mi (66.67 km).
#1 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
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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