Origin
Lawrence, WA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, WA to Bellingham, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, WA
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Bellingham, WA
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Trip Overview
This short, 12.8-mile drive from Lawrence to Bellingham, WA, will only take you about 21 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a low fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a day outing. The route primarily utilizes Mount Baker Highway, East Sunset Drive, and Lawrence Road, offering a local driving experience without significant highway time. Since it's such a brief journey, no overnight stay is necessary; you can easily fit this into any schedule. Both your starting point and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Mount Baker Highway. This road profile suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape, likely involving navigating through local communities and less direct travel compared to interstate driving. You'll be on a mix of Mount Baker Highway, East Sunset Drive, and Lawrence Road, so be prepared for varied road conditions and frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Baker Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 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 1.1 miles in near WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m 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 1.1 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (Meridian Street): 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
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Meridian Street
Enter roundabout onto Meridian Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Dupont Street
Turn left onto Dupont Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Highway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| East Sunset Drive | 3 mi | 6m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Meridian Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Illinois Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dupont Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Baker Highway
— 7.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, WA and Bellingham, WA.
1
Start on WA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
2
Enter roundabout onto WA 542
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mount Baker Highway
3
Continue on WA 542
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 542
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mount Baker Highway
5
Continue on WA 542
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
6
Continue on WA 542
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Sunset Drive
7
Turn straight
94 ft
·
2 sec
8
Continue on West Illinois Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Illinois Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Meridian Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Meridian Street
10
Continue on Meridian Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian Street
11
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Broadway
12
Turn left onto Dupont Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Dupont Street
13
Arrive at destination
Dupont Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$5.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bellingham, WA
Afternoon in Bellingham on Friday
Local time
2:43 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Lawrence, WA to Bellingham, WA covers 12.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Baker Highway, East Sunset Drive, Lawrence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Lawrence, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.64 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 21m 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 1.1 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.1 miles (Meridian Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lawrence, WA to Bellingham, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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