How far is Everett, WA from Bethel, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Bethel, WA is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Bethel.
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Start on Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp straight
47 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South
2321 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
28.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Cedar Road
39 m · 4 sec · Southeast Cedar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Cedar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Bethel.
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 South
Merge slight right
28.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Everett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Bethel?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Everett and 24.7 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Everett and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 39 mi (62.76 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 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4939800, -122.6312500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-122.63125, 47.49398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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 36m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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