WSDOT

Travel times as of 4:10 PM Friday, May 14, 2021

State Route/ Interstate	Route Description	Distance (miles)	Average Travel Time	Current Travel Time	Via HOV (min.)
	Seattle to Everett	26.94	45	58	54
	Via Northbound Express Lanes	26.94	41	46	42

Route Description

The route extends 27.0 miles between the University St. exit on I-5 in downtown Seattle and 41st St in Everett at milepost 192.5.

Travel Times

View today's average and current travel times for this and other Seattle Area commutes.

Weekends are generally less congested. Average travel time is typically the same as a trip taken on a weekday during non-peak hours.

Plan Your Commute

We recommend using the archived traffic maps if you are planning a future trip. By viewing a number of archived maps, you can develop a feel for the variety of traffic conditions you might encounter.

Traffic Relief

WSDOT is working to improve safety and decrease congestion on I-5. For details, view the I-5 construction project. As roads are improved, you may experience increases in commute times due to the construction.