How far is Everett, WA from Port Townsend, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Port Townsend, WA is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
46.6 mi
01h 57m
Flight
27.5 mi
44.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.6 mi
Kilometers
75 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Townsend
Sun, May 17, 8:44 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Sun, May 17, 10:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-05-17T06:47
Arrive Port Townsend
Sun, May 17, 8:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Langley
WA

City in British Columbia

From Everett
23.2 mi
00h 58m
To Port Townsend
23.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Port Townsend.

  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 · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way

    1166 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry

    1.1 km · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Boeing Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Boeing Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on 84th Street Southwest

    1656 ft · 34 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 42 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    759 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    1439 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  15. 15

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    708 ft · 40 sec · Ferry Dock

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 20

  18. 18

    Continue on South Engle Road

    1226 ft · 1 min · South Engle Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Engle Road

    72 m · 8 sec · Engle Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    701 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    28 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

    5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

  23. 23

    Continue on Ferry Dock

    732 ft · 38 sec · Ferry Dock

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street

    1836 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Quincy Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · Quincy Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    846 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tyler Street

    730 ft · 20 sec · Tyler Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tyler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 525
22 mi · 47%
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.78 mi · 12%
State Route 20
3.31 mi · 7%
Boeing Freeway
3.3 mi · 7%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
2.98 mi · 6%
I 5 South
2.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 525

Continue on State Route 525

22 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langley
00h 58m from Everett
Leave By
2:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Port Townsend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Everett to Port Townsend?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Langley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Everett and 23.4 miles from Port Townsend.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Everett and Mostly Sunny near Port Townsend.

Stop Ideas Near Langley

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

16 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

23 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Edmonds station

25 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

38 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Port Townsend. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.25 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Port Townsend

#2 Port Townsend

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington

Population9,973
Coordinates48.1170400, -122.7604500
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Port Townsend (-122.76045, 48.11704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $5.77 $9.52 $19.04
Diesel $5.47 $9.02 $18.04

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and Port Townsend. The current time is 06:47:10.

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.