Origin
Blaine, WA
Morning in Blaine on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, WA to Nooksack, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, WA
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Nooksack, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blaine, WA to Nooksack, WA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Birch Bay Lynden Road, I 5, Hampton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Birch Bay Lynden Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 23.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Birch Bay Lynden Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.1 miles (Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive
At end of road, turn right onto WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 South
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay
Take the exit onto Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay toward Lynden, Birch Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Lynden, Birch Bay
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Van Buren Road
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blaine, WA and Nooksack, WA, road signs point toward Lynden and Birch Bay.
Lynden
6.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay
Birch Bay
6.1 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Bay Lynden Road | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| I 5 | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Hampton Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Front Street | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Tom Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Van Buren Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nooksack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Guide Meridian | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Birch Bay Lynden Road
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, WA and Nooksack, WA.
1
Start on H Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
H Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto WA 548
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Peace Portal Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South
4
Merge onto I 5
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
5
Take the exit onto Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay
Toward Lynden, Birch Bay
6
Continue on Exit 270 Lynden / Birch Bay
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Exit 270 Lynden / Birch Bay
Toward Lynden, Birch Bay
7
Turn left onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Birch Bay Lynden Road
8
Turn left onto WA 539
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Guide Meridian
9
Turn right onto Front Street
2.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Front Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Hampton Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampton Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Van Buren Road
12
Turn left onto Tom Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Tom Road
13
Turn right onto WA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nooksack Road
14
Turn left onto East Madison Street
67 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Madison Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Madison Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Nooksack, WA
Morning in Nooksack on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Blaine, WA to Nooksack, WA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Birch Bay Lynden Road, I 5, Hampton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Blaine, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.1 miles (Exit 270 - Lynden / Birch Bay): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blaine, WA and Nooksack, WA, road signs point toward Lynden and Birch Bay.
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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