How far is Everett, WA from SeaTac, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to SeaTac, WA is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.65 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.89 mi
59.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.65 mi
Kilometers
65.42 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in SeaTac
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-23T04:39
Arrive SeaTac
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
20.3 mi
00h 27m
To SeaTac
20.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.8 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Boeing Access Road, East Marginal Way

    1455 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boeing Access Road

    1986 ft · 44 sec · Boeing Access Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Highway South

    66 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Tukwila International Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Tukwila International Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on International Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · International Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 170th Street

    1073 ft · 32 sec · South 170th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue South

    949 ft · 36 sec · 32nd Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
34.2 mi · 84%
Tukwila International Boulevard
2.95 mi · 7%
International Boulevard
1.19 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
Boeing Access Road
0.65 mi · 2%
South 170th Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

33.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 27m from Everett
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near SeaTac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 20.3 miles from Everett and 20.3 miles from SeaTac.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Everett and Mostly Sunny near SeaTac.

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 SeaTac. Straight-line distance: 36.89 mi (59.37 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 SeaTac

Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA

Population28,904
Coordinates47.4484600, -122.2921700
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: SeaTac (-122.29217, 47.44846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.97
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.48 $14.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $5.77 $8.25 $16.51
Diesel $5.47 $7.82 $15.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and SeaTac. The current time is 04:39:39.

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.