Origin
Bellingham, WA
Afternoon in Bellingham on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, WA
Wikimedia Commons
Eastmont, WA
JOHN CALLERY
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Eastmont, WA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, 100th Street Southeast, 35th Avenue Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.9 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 68.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and 100th Street Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.9 miles on I 5.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 100th Street Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 99 South, WA 527 South: Everett Mall Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 99 South: Everett Mall Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right toward WA 527 South: Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellingham, WA to Eastmont, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Whidbey Island Ferry along the way.
Whidbey Island Ferry
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 62.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| 100th Street Southeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| 35th Avenue Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Magnolia Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 527 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dupont Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 19th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lakeway Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Eastmont, WA.
Start on Dupont Street
Continue on Prospect Street
Turn left onto West Champion Street
Continue on West Magnolia Street
Turn right onto Ellis Street
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right
Merge onto WA 99
Turn right onto WA 527
Continue on WA 527
Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast
Turn right onto 35th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 109th Place Southeast
Turn right onto 38th Drive Southeast
Continue on 38th Drive Southeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Bellingham, WA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.9 miles.
The final approach into Eastmont, 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.
Regular Gas
$14.36 one way
$28.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| premium | $5.77 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bellingham on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Eastmont on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
58°F
Mount Vernon, WA
34 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Bellingham, WA or browse trips ending in Eastmont, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.
Explore maps for Bellingham, WA or Eastmont, WA on MapSof.net.