Origin
Bellingham, WA
Morning in Bellingham on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, WA
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Blaine, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Northwest Avenue, WA 543 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Northwest Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northwest Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Northwest Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA is easy. At 26m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Northwest Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Northwest Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Enter roundabout toward I 5 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 5 North
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Slight right toward I 5 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WA 543
Take the exit onto WA 543 toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 17.7 mi | 19m |
| Northwest Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| WA 543 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| H Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dupont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 17.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Blaine, WA.
1
Start on Dupont Street
101 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dupont Street
2
Continue on Elm Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn slight left onto Northwest Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto Northwest Avenue
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Northwest Avenue
5
Continue on Northwest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Northwest Avenue
6
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 5 North
7
Continue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 5 North
8
Merge onto I 5
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 5
9
Take the exit onto WA 543
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 543
Toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
10
Turn left onto H Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
H Street
11
Arrive at destination
H Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.83 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Blaine, WA
Morning in Blaine on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Northwest Avenue, WA 543. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Bellingham, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA is easy. At 26m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Northwest Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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