Where to stop

Best places to stop between Seattle and Friday Harbor

The I-5, WA-20 and the Anacortes ferry drive runs about 85 miles and 3 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 54 of 85

   1. Mount Vernon, WA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 31 miles left to Friday Harbor.

   Hotels in Mount VernonWhere to stay in Mount Vernon

2. Mile 67 of 85

   2. Anacortes, WA

   The last big stop before Friday Harbor, 18 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in AnacortesWhere to stay in Anacortes

Sights worth the detour

• Lime Kiln Point orca watch
• Anacortes ferry through the islands
• Roche Harbor

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost