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Trip from Bellingham, WA to Eastmont, WA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States

Bellingham, WA

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Downtown Eastmont, WA, WA

Eastmont, WA

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 62.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
8
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilt...
7
64.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

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

Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South, WA 527 South: Everett Mall...
8
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 99 South: Everett Mall Way

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South: Everett Mall Way
6
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Turn slight right toward WA 527 South: Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 189 Toward WA 527 South: Broadway

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 Eastmont, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Whidbey Island Ferry along the way.

Whidbey Island Ferry

64.7 mi in | ~1h 18m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 5 — 62.9 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Eastmont, 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

63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South, WA 527, WA 526 West: Mukilteo, Whidbey Island Ferry, Everett Mall Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South, WA 527 South: Everett Mall Way
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 189 Toward WA 99 South: Everett Mall Way Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn slight right

395 ft · 9 sec
Exit 189 Toward WA 527 South: Broadway Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Merge onto WA 99

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Broadway Avenue
14

Turn right onto WA 527

0.5 mi · 49 sec · State Highway 527
15

Continue on WA 527

0.5 mi · 1 min · 19th Avenue Southeast
16

Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast

1.0 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto 35th Avenue Southeast

0.6 mi · 1 min · 35th Avenue Southeast
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto 109th Place Southeast

0.2 mi · 47 sec · 109th Place Southeast
19

Turn right onto 38th Drive Southeast

382 ft · 15 sec · 38th Drive Southeast
20

Continue on 38th Drive Southeast

93 ft · 4 sec · 38th Drive Southeast
21

Arrive at destination

38th Drive Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.3 mi from Bellingham, WA · 42m into the drive

plantation estate of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, WA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Sudden Valley, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, WA

Meal break

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 check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.9 miles.

Arriving in Eastmont, WA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.36 one way

$28.71 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellingham, WA

Afternoon in Bellingham on Thursday

Local time

12:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastmont, WA

Afternoon in Eastmont on Thursday

Local time

12:54 PM

PDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Mount Vernon, WA

34 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

17 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 27m 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 Eastmont, WA covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, 100th Street Southeast, 35th Avenue Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 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 $14.36 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Bellingham, WA to Eastmont, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Whidbey Island Ferry along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and San Juan Island National Historical Park.

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