Trip from Hoquiam, WA to Bellingham, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

202.2 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 46m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 26m

3 PM

4h 30m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Hoquiam, WA

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Bellingham, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Bellingham, WA covers 202.2 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 148.3 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.1 miles from Hoquiam, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 5	148.3 mi	3h
WA 8	21.1 mi	26m
Olympic Highway	19.1 mi	25m
US 101	5.4 mi	7m
Simpson Avenue	2.9 mi	7m
East Wishkah Street	1.4 mi	2m
West Market Street	0.8 mi	1m
East Holly Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 5 — 148.3 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoquiam, WA and Bellingham, WA.

Start on WA 109

2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 101

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Park Street

Turn left onto West Market Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Market Street

Enter roundabout onto South F Street

21 ft · 0 sec · South F Street

Continue on South F Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · South F Street

Turn left onto US 12

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Heron Street

Continue on US 12

474 ft · 13 sec · Hornsby Way

Turn right onto US 12

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Wishkah Street

Continue on US 12

19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

Continue on WA 8

21 mi · 26 min · WA 8

Merge onto US 101

5.4 mi · 7 min · US 101

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 36 min · I 5

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

120 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 5

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 27 sec

Exit 253 Toward Lakeway Drive

Turn right onto King Street

471 ft · 9 sec · King Street

Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

Continue on East Holly Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Holly Street

Turn right onto Bay Street

77 ft · 2 sec · Bay Street

Turn left onto Prospect Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Prospect Street

Continue on Dupont Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dupont Street

Arrive at destination

Dupont Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.1 miles from Hoquiam, WA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.3 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 44 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.1 miles or 2h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellingham, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hoquiam, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hoquiam, WA

This is one driving day of about 202.2 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hoquiam, WA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 148.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fife Heights, WA

101 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

Tumwater, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from Hoquiam, 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 148.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fishin Hole Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montesano, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13609644109

Visit website

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mount Vernon, Washington

0.5 mi

Bellingham Cider Company Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellingham, Washington

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seattle, Washington

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.5

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Renton, Washington

2.2 mi

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Washington

2.3 mi

Fishin Hole Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Montesano, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13609644109

Visit website

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 173.3

Mount Vernon, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13604190674

Visit website

Bellingham Cider Company Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 202.2

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13605108494

Visit website

The Bee Hive Restaurant and Honeycomb Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.4

Montesano, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+13602498322

Visit website

The Loft Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 202.2

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13603065668

Visit website

Arlis's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 202.2

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–1:30 pm

+13606471788

Visit website

Pel'meni Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 202.2

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13607382982

Visit website

That's What I Like! Restaurant & Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 202.2

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 3–10 pm

+13607782766

Visit website

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.5

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.1

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 72.2

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Herkimer Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115.5

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12067840202

Visit website

Rainier Valley Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.6

Puyallup, Washington

Hours: 4 am–6 pm

Visit website

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 86.6

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Polson Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hoquiam, Washington

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13605335862

Visit website

Chehalis Valley Historical Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 14.4

Montesano, Washington

Hours: Closed

+13604627404

Visit website

Lake Lois Habitat Reserve

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 57.8

Lacey, WA

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+13604910857

Visit website

Olympic Stadium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hoquiam, Washington

+13605329313

Visit website

North Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14253886600

Visit website

Space Needle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 115.5

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+12069052100

Visit website

McChord AFB Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.2

McChord AFB, Washington

Hours: 12–4 pm

+12539822485

Jimi Hendrix Statue

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 115.5

Seattle, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 200.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | West Market Street

Turn left onto West Market Street

Navigation decision point

4 mi into trip | ~10m in | South F Street

Enter roundabout onto South F Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

51.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 5

Merge onto I 5

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

80.7 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

200.2 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward Lakeway Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 253 Toward Lakeway Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.32 one way

$84.64 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$44.38	$88.76
premium	$5.77	$45.92	$91.83
diesel	$5.61	$44.64	$89.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.7	0	$21.23	$9.71
Efficient EV	50.6	0	$17.69	$8.09
EV Truck/SUV	80.9	1	$28.31	$12.94

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Jun 22, 2022

Origin

Hoquiam, WA

Morning in Hoquiam on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellingham, WA

Morning in Bellingham on Saturday

Local time

11:29 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

3 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

4h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 111.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

202.2 mi in 4h 19m, mostly highway — 148.3 mi of that is on I 5.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 148.3 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near West Market Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 202.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (South F Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 51.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 148.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Bellingham, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hoquiam, WA to Bellingham, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Fishin Hole Restaurant

Santo Coffee Co

Fishin Hole Restaurant

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

Bellingham Cider Company Restaurant

The Bee Hive Restaurant and Honeycomb Lounge

The Loft Restaurant

Arlis's Restaurant

Pel'meni Restaurant

That's What I Like! Restaurant & Lounge

Santo Coffee Co

Candor Coffee

Gravity Coffee

Daisy Mae's Café

Herkimer Coffee

Rainier Valley Coffee Co.

Cafe Seoul

Polson Museum

Chehalis Valley Historical Museum

Lake Lois Habitat Reserve

Olympic Stadium

North Creek Park

Space Needle

McChord AFB Museum

Jimi Hendrix Statue

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hoquiam, WA

Bellingham, WA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 19m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a good trip with kids?

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