How far is Everett, WA from West Lake Sammamish, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
35.01 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.12 mi
45.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.12 mi
Kilometers
45.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.34 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lake Sammamish
Mon, Jun 1, 12:08 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Mon, Jun 1, 12:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-06-01T11:21
Arrive West Lake Sammamish
Mon, Jun 1, 12:08 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Everett
17.5 mi
00h 23m
To West Lake Sammamish
17.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and West Lake Sammamish.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett and West Lake Sammamish.

  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

    9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast

    984 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    3181 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    760 ft · 22 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    35 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    76 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    32 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1797 ft · 55 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 177th Avenue Southeast

    107 m · 18 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place

    72 m · 10 sec · Southeast 40th Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 40th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and West Lake Sammamish.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 54%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 27%
I 90 East
3.58 mi · 10%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1.18 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
I 90
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 23m from Everett
Leave By
4:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Everett to West Lake Sammamish?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 17.5 miles from Everett and 17.5 miles from West Lake Sammamish.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Everett and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and West Lake Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.26 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
West Lake Sammamish

#2 West Lake Sammamish

Census designated place

Population33,929
Coordinates47.5776000, -122.1012300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: West Lake Sammamish (-122.10123, 47.5776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.98
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.49 $12.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $5.77 $7.16 $14.31
Diesel $5.47 $6.78 $13.56

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and West Lake Sammamish. The current time is 11:21:13.

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.