Origin
Lawrence, WA
Late night in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
2:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, WA
King Zubby
Ferndale, WA
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, WA covers 15.7 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Smith Road, Mount Baker Highway, Lawrence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on East Smith Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, WA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 (East Smith Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (Hannegan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
|
East Smith Road
Enter roundabout onto East Smith Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Hannegan Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Smith Road | 12.3 mi | 20m |
| 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
— 12.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, WA and Ferndale, 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 East Smith Road
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Smith Road
5
Continue on East Smith Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
East Smith Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hannegan Road
7
Turn slight right onto East Smith Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Smith Road
8
Continue on Hovander Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hovander Road
9
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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
Ferndale, WA
Late night in Ferndale on Saturday
Local time
2:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
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 Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, 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, Mount Baker Highway, Lawrence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 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 $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.
The drive from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, WA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 (East Smith Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (Hannegan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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