Bellingham, WA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Bellingham, WA have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 89-mile quick runs to 353-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Bellingham, WA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

40

Longest Drive

352.7 mi

College Place, WA

Quickest Drive

36m

Sedro-Woolley, 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 265.3 mi · 5h 17m Sunnyside, WA to Bellingham, WA 260.1 mi · 5h 4m Orchards, WA to Bellingham, WA 254.7 mi · 4h 16m Minnehaha, WA to Bellingham, WA 254.2 mi · 4h 8m

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 Sunnyside, WA 259.7 mi · 5h 3m Bellingham, WA to Minnehaha, WA 253.3 mi · 5h 2m

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 Sunnyside, WA

259.7 mi 5h 3m

Bellingham, WA to Minnehaha, WA

253.3 mi 5h 2m

Bellingham, WA to Felida, WA

250.8 mi 5h

Bellingham, WA to Battle Ground, WA

249.8 mi 4h 59m

Bellingham, WA to Salmon Creek, WA

248 mi 4h 54m

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 East Port Orchard, WA

110.4 mi 2h 54m

Bellingham, WA to Sammamish, WA

90.4 mi 1h 57m

Bellingham, WA to Seattle, WA

89.2 mi 1h 50m

Bellingham, WA to Mount Vernon, WA

29 mi 38m

Driving from Bellingham, WA

On average, trips departing from Bellingham, WA run 184 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 353 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 89 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Bellingham, WA most often head toward College Place, WA (352.7 mi, 6h 46m), Camas, WA (265.1 mi, 5h 17m), Sunnyside, WA (259.7 mi, 5h 3m), Minnehaha, WA (253.3 mi, 5h 2m), and Felida, WA (250.8 mi, 5h). 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 184-mile trip from Bellingham, WA, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Bellingham, WA and 22 routes heading into Bellingham, WA, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 89 to 353 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bellingham, WA covers 353 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 89 miles.

The average route from Bellingham, WA runs about 184 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 184-mile trip from Bellingham, WA costs roughly $38 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, Sunnyside, WA and Minnehaha, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.