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

The driving distance from Port Ludlow, WA to Everett, WA is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
42.61 mi
01h 46m
Flight
22.58 mi
36.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.58 mi
Kilometers
36.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.61 mi
Kilometers
68.58 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 PM PDT
Return by in Port Ludlow
Fri, Apr 24, 1:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Ludlow
2026-04-23T21:42
Arrive Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Ludlow
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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Port Ludlow
62 mi
00h 53m
To Everett
0 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marina View Drive

    87 m · 16 sec · Marina View Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Bay Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Oak Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    64 m · 3 sec · State Route 104

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  12. 12

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  18. 18

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
58.8 mi · 138%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 64%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 54%
State Route 104
5.1 mi · 12%
Oak Bay Road
2.15 mi · 5%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

58.4 mi · 01h 13m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 53m from Port Ludlow
Leave By
2:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Ludlow and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Port Ludlow and 0 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 2.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Ludlow and Everett. Straight-line distance: 22.58 mi (36.34 km).

Port Ludlow

#1 Port Ludlow

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington (state), USA

Population2,603
Coordinates47.9253700, -122.6834900
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Marina View Drive (-122.683525, 47.925293)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.70
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.85 $15.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $5.77 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.47 $8.20 $16.40

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Ludlow and Everett. The current time is 21:42:54.

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.