How far is Everett, WA from Kirkland, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Kirkland, WA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Kirkland.
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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 · 57 sec
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Merge slight right
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2401 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 85th Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
137 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
542 ft · 16 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
1699 ft · 49 sec · 7th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 7th Avenue
588 ft · 19 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
122 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Kirkland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 405 South
Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Everett and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Everett and 12.2 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Everett and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor
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 Alderwood Manor.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 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 Kirkland
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 95,431 |
| Coordinates | 47.6814900, -122.2087400 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Street (-122.208447, 47.681494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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