Origin
Ferndale, WA
Morning in Ferndale on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferndale, WA
Engin Akyurt
Lawrence, WA
King Zubby
Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile drive from Ferndale to Lawrence in Washington is easily manageable in just 27 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll be sticking to local roads like East Smith Road, West Smith Road, and Mount Baker Highway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $3, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. This route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for a quick excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a significant portion of the journey involving navigating community roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on East Smith Road. Since there's a 0% highway share, this drive feels consistently like a local exploration rather than a high-speed transit. The road's character is defined by its frequent turns and the absence of highway speeds, offering a more intimate driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Smith Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 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 7.2 miles in near Hannegan Road.
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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Hannegan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (East Smith Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Hannegan Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
East Smith Road
Keep slight right at fork onto East Smith Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
3
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Slight right onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
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 Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sumas along the way.
Sumas
14.6 mi in
|
~25m
|
via WA 9
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Smith Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Smith Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hovander Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hannegan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Smith Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale, WA and Lawrence, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Hovander Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hovander Road
3
Continue on West Smith Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Smith Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hannegan Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto East Smith Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
East Smith Road
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 542
219 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mount Baker Highway
7
Continue on WA 542
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
9
Continue on WA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
10
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.57 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Lawrence, WA
Morning in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
11:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
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 Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Smith Road, West Smith Road, Mount Baker Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Ferndale, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.29 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 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Hannegan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (East Smith Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sumas 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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