How far is Everett, WA from Mercer Island, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Mercer Island, WA is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Mercer Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Mercer Island.
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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
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
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Seattle
964 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Bellevue Way, Seattle, Mercer Island
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Seattle, Mercer Island
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
2593 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward East Mercer Way
1561 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Mercer Way
101 m · 11 sec · East Mercer Way
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Turn sharp right onto Southeast 36th Street
2214 ft · 1 min · Southeast 36th Street
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Continue on Gallagher Hill Road
1478 ft · 43 sec · Gallagher Hill Road
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street
1344 ft · 46 sec · Southeast 40th Street
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Turn left onto 86th Avenue Southeast
1325 ft · 53 sec · 86th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 42nd Street
539 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 42nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 42nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Mercer Island.
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
17.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Everett and Chance Light Rain near Mercer Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Mercer Island?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Everett and 16.5 miles from Mercer Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Everett and Chance Light Rain near Mercer Island.
Stop Ideas Near Bothell
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 Bothell.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Mercer Island. Straight-line distance: 28.23 mi (45.43 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 Mercer Island
Island in the United States of America
| Population | 25,912 |
| Coordinates | 47.5706500, -122.2220700 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mercer Island (-122.22207, 47.57065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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