Origin
Bellingham, WA
Afternoon in Bellingham on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, WA to Camano, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
51.3 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Camano, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Camano, WA covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Pioneer Highway, State Route 532 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 51.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Pioneer Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.4 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 19 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 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pioneer Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Champion Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Champion Street
Turn left onto West Champion Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lakeway Drive
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
4
33.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward WA 534 East: Lake McMurray
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 534 East: Lake McMurray
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Pioneer Highway
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Highway toward Stanwood
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Stanwood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellingham, WA to Camano, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Stanwood along the way.
Stanwood
33.7 mi in
|
~42m
|
via Pioneer Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| Pioneer Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| State Route 532 | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Camano Hill Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| North East Camano Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Old Pacific Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South West Camano Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Magnolia Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 31.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Camano, WA.
1
Start on Dupont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dupont Street
2
Continue on Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto West Champion Street
352 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Champion Street
4
Continue on West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Magnolia Street
5
Turn right onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ellis Street
6
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lakeway Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 5
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward WA 534 East: Lake McMurray
10
Turn right onto Pioneer Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pioneer Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Highway
309 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pioneer Highway
Toward Stanwood
12
Continue on Pioneer Highway
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Pioneer Highway
Toward Stanwood
13
Turn right onto Old Pacific Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Pacific Highway
14
Continue on 102nd Avenue Northwest
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
102nd Avenue Northwest
15
Turn right onto WA 532
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 532
16
Continue on North East Camano Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North East Camano Drive
17
Turn right onto East Camano Hill Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Camano Hill Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto South West Camano Drive
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South West Camano Drive
19
Arrive at destination
South West Camano Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.6 mi from Bellingham, WA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camano, WA
The final approach into Camano, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.47 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Camano, WA
Afternoon in Camano on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Vernon, WA
26 mi in
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
8 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
1h 13m 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 Camano, WA covers 51.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Pioneer Highway, State Route 532. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.6 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 $10.74 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Bellingham, WA to Camano, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Stanwood along the way.
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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