How far is Everett, WA from Friday Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
73.01 mi
02h 22m
Flight
53.64 mi
86.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.64 mi
Kilometers
86.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.01 mi
Kilometers
117.5 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friday Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Fri, Apr 17, 9:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-17T16:32
Arrive Friday Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 6:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Everett
36.5 mi
01h 11m
To Friday Harbor
36.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Friday Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 10 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Everett Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  14. 14

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Oakes Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Oakes Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Oakes Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue

    2096 ft · 1 min · Oakes Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ferry Terminal Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    92 m · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

    19 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

  28. 28

    Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

    81 m · 20 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Front Street South

    64 m · 7 sec · Front Street South

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Spring Street

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Spring Street

    529 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Second Street South

    18 m · 3 sec · Second Street South

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Second Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32.1 mi · 44%
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi · 26%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 10%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 6%
State Route 20 Spur
2.62 mi · 4%
Oakes Avenue
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
01h 11m from Everett
Leave By
1:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Everett and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Everett to Friday Harbor?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Everett and 36.5 miles from Friday Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Everett and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Friday Harbor. Straight-line distance: 53.64 mi (86.33 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Friday Harbor

#2 Friday Harbor

Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States

Population2,544
Coordinates48.5342700, -123.0171200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Friday Harbor (-123.01712, 48.53427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.36 $28.73
Premium $5.77 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $5.47 $14.10 $28.21

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 Everett and Friday Harbor. The current time is 16:32:30.

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.