How far is Everett, WA from Burien, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Burien, WA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
39.1 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.78 mi
57.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.78 mi
Kilometers
57.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.1 mi
Kilometers
62.92 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burien
Sun, Apr 12, 11:41 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Mon, Apr 13, 12:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-12T22:48
Arrive Burien
Sun, Apr 12, 11:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
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 Everett
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
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Everett
19.5 mi
00h 26m
To Burien
19.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Burien.

  1. 1

    Start on Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    47 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Corson Avenue South

    154 m · 17 sec · Corson Avenue South

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    72 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 509 South: 1st Avenue South Bridge

    1738 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 1st Avenue South Bridge

    2037 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Burien

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, South 146th Street

    872 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 518: Burien, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1469 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 518

    114 m · 11 sec · State Route 518

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest 148th Street

    3225 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 148th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
30.5 mi · 78%
1st Avenue South Bridge
4.68 mi · 12%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
Corson Avenue
0.72 mi · 2%
Southwest 148th Street
0.61 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

30 mi · 00h 38m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 26m from Everett
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Everett and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Burien.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Everett to Burien?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.5 miles from Everett and 19.6 miles from Burien.

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 3.3 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Everett and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Burien.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Burien. Straight-line distance: 35.78 mi (57.58 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Burien

#2 Burien

Town in Washington, United States

Population51,268
Coordinates47.4703800, -122.3467900
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Burien (-122.34679, 47.47038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $5.77 $7.96 $15.93
Diesel $5.47 $7.54 $15.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and Burien. The current time is 22:48:29.

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.