Origin
Bellingham, WA
Evening in Bellingham on Sunday
Local time
8:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, WA to Edgewood, WA
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Connecting Bellingham to Edgewood is a straightforward 115.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within the Pacific Coast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-5, with the final leg transitioning onto Enchanted Parkway South and Meridian Avenue East. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel makes this a cost-effective trek for a quick getaway. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the transit in one efficient push.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Bellingham, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 98% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The vast majority of your journey—110.4 miles to be exact—is a long, uninterrupted stretch on I-5. While the interstate provides a consistent pace, the character of the road shifts once you peel off toward Edgewood to navigate the local surface streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who prefer steady cruising over technical maneuvering. You will find that the rhythm of the trip remains fairly predictable from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 110.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Enchanted Parkway South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Champion Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Champion Street
Turn left onto West Champion Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
112.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
7
112.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
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WA 161 / 16th Avenue South
Turn left onto WA 161 / 16th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
113.2 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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WA 161 / Enchanted Parkway South
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 161 / Enchanted Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 110.4 mi | 2h 12m |
| Enchanted Parkway South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Meridian Avenue East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Magnolia Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dupont Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lakeway Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 18 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 110.4 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Edgewood, WA.
1
Start on Dupont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dupont Street
2
Continue on Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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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
110 mi
·
2 hr 12 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 142B
Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto WA 18
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 18
11
Turn left onto WA 161
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
16th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on WA 161
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Enchanted Parkway South
13
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 161
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Enchanted Parkway South
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on WA 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
15
Continue on WA 161
56 ft
·
8 sec
·
Meridian Avenue East
16
Arrive at destination
WA 161
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on traffic patterns common to I-5. Because there are zero formal stops required by the route profile, you can easily manage the 2-hour and 25-minute duration without needing a mid-way break unless you prefer one. If you are planning to travel during peak commuting hours, consider adjusting your departure to avoid the heaviest congestion on the interstate corridors. Always verify your fuel levels before leaving Bellingham to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas mid-trip, keeping your $24 estimated fuel budget in mind.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellingham, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellingham, WA
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellingham, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 110.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Bellingham, WA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 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 110.4 miles.
Arriving in Edgewood, WA
The final approach into Edgewood, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Edgewood, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.30 one way
$48.61 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.73 | $51.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Edgewood, WA
Evening in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
8:28 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
2h 25m 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 Edgewood, WA covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Enchanted Parkway South, Meridian Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $24.30 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 115.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellingham, WA to Edgewood, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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