How far is Mercer Island, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Mercer Island, WA to Everett, WA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.15 mi
00h 40m
Flight
28.23 mi
45.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.23 mi
Kilometers
45.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.15 mi
Kilometers
53.35 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM PDT
Return by in Mercer Island
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mercer Island
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Everett
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mercer Island
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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 Mercer Island
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Everett
16.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mercer Island and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 42nd Street

    539 ft · 28 sec · Southeast 42nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 86th Avenue Southeast

    1325 ft · 49 sec · 86th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street

    1344 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 40th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gallagher Hill Road

    1478 ft · 41 sec · Gallagher Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 36th Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · Southeast 36th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East

    1819 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Channel Bridge

    2894 ft · 41 sec · East Channel Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton

    2502 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett

    3017 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
19 mi · 57%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 29%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 5%
East Channel Bridge
0.55 mi · 2%
I 405
0.47 mi · 1%
Southeast 36th Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

9.07 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 20m from Mercer Island
Leave By
7:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Mercer Island and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mercer Island to Everett?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Mercer Island and 16.6 miles from Everett.

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 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Mercer Island and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

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 Mercer Island and Everett. Straight-line distance: 28.23 mi (45.43 km).

Mercer Island

#1 Mercer Island

Island in the United States of America

Population25,912
Coordinates47.5706500, -122.2220700
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 42nd Street (-122.222067, 47.570945)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
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.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.25
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.12 $12.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.51 $13.03
Premium $5.77 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.47 $6.40 $12.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mercer Island and Everett. The current time is 03:07:00.

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.