Bellingham, WA Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Bellingham, WA works well as a launching point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 166 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bellingham, WA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

352.7 mi

College Place, WA

Quickest Drive

53m

Arlington, WA

Plan Around Bellingham, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bellingham, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Camas, WA to Bellingham, WA 265.5 mi · 4h 27m Vancouver, WA to Bellingham, WA 253.7 mi · 4h 4m Battle Ground, WA to Bellingham, WA 250.4 mi · 4h 14m Centralia, WA to Bellingham, WA 173.7 mi · 3h 1m

Continue From Bellingham, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bellingham, WA to College Place, WA 352.7 mi · 6h 46m Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA 265.1 mi · 5h 17m Bellingham, WA to Battle Ground, WA 249.8 mi · 4h 59m Bellingham, WA to Centralia, WA 173.3 mi · 3h 33m

Trips from Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, WA to College Place, WA

352.7 mi 6h 46m

Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA

265.1 mi 5h 17m

Bellingham, WA to Battle Ground, WA

249.8 mi 4h 59m

Bellingham, WA to Centralia, WA

173.3 mi 3h 33m

Bellingham, WA to Fircrest, WA

125.1 mi 2h 36m

Bellingham, WA to Bonney Lake, WA

124.4 mi 2h 35m

Bellingham, WA to Enumclaw, WA

123.5 mi 2h 46m

Bellingham, WA to Milton, WA

116.6 mi 2h 27m

Bellingham, WA to Edgewood, WA

115.8 mi 2h 25m

Bellingham, WA to Sammamish, WA

90.4 mi 1h 57m

Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA

90.3 mi 1h 31m

Driving from Bellingham, WA

The typical drive from Bellingham, WA covers about 166 miles and takes around 3h 21m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 353 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 90 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Bellingham, WA include College Place, WA (352.7 mi, 6h 46m), Camas, WA (265.1 mi, 5h 17m), Battle Ground, WA (249.8 mi, 4h 59m), Centralia, WA (173.3 mi, 3h 33m), and Fircrest, WA (125.1 mi, 2h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 166-mile trip from Bellingham, WA, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Bellingham, WA and 12 routes heading into Bellingham, WA, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 90 to 353 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bellingham, WA covers 353 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 90 miles.

The average route from Bellingham, WA runs about 166 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 166-mile trip from Bellingham, WA costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bellingham, WA include College Place, WA, Camas, WA, Battle Ground, WA and Centralia, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.