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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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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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Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on Southeast 42nd Street
539 ft · 28 sec · Southeast 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 86th Avenue Southeast
1325 ft · 49 sec · 86th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Street
1344 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 40th Street
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Turn left onto Gallagher Hill Road
1478 ft · 41 sec · Gallagher Hill Road
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Continue on Southeast 36th Street
2209 ft · 1 min · Southeast 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East
1819 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Channel Bridge
2894 ft · 41 sec · East Channel Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Everett, Renton
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Everett
3017 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bothell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mercer Island and Everett. Straight-line distance: 28.23 mi (45.43 km).
#1 Mercer Island
Island in the United States of America
| Population | 25,912 |
| Coordinates | 47.5706500, -122.2220700 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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