Origin
Port Angeles, WA
Morning in Port Angeles on Monday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
119.5 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Connecting Port Angeles to Bellingham, this 119.5-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes to complete. Because the trip is well-suited for a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans straightforward. Budgeting around $25 for fuel covers the transit, which spans the Pacific Coast region. You will navigate via East 1st Street, State Route 20, and I-5 to reach your destination. While the route is manageable in one go, the mix of local streets and major highways means you should account for variable traffic conditions. It is a practical route for those moving between these two coastal hubs who prefer a direct, efficient path.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from Port Angeles, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to major arterials. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on highways, balancing the slower pace of local transit with the efficiency of I-5. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on State Route 20, where you can settle in for a 47.5-mile stretch. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from the initial local streets onto the more structured highway system. Behind the wheel, you will experience a functional blend of road types that keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lincoln Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA is easy. At 3h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sims Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sims Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Dock | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Lincoln Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles, WA and Bellingham, WA.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto East 1st Street
34 mi
·
51 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto State Highway 20
476 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 20
5
Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 20
6
Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20
7
Continue on West Sims Way
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Sims Way
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sims Way
9
Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Sims Way
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Sims Way
11
Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sims Way
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Sims Way
13
Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Sims Way
14
Continue on Water Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Water Street
15
Turn right onto Ferry Dock
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ferry Dock
16
Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock
482 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ferry Dock
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Port Townsend Slip 2
18
Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi
·
35 min
·
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
19
Continue on State Route 20
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 20
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Engle Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Engle Road
21
Keep slight left to continue on Engle Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Engle Road
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
23
Turn left onto State Route 20
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 20
24
Turn left onto State Route 20
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 20
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 20
26
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 20
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 20
28
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 20
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20
141 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 20
30
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 20
31
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 20
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 20
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharpes Corner
16 ft
·
Sharpes Corner
33
Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 20
34
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
35
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
26 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lakeway Drive
37
Turn right onto King Street
472 ft
·
9 sec
·
King Street
38
Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeway Drive
39
Continue on East Holly Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Holly Street
40
Turn right onto Bay Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bay Street
41
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Prospect Street
42
Continue on Dupont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dupont Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for a single stop is your best strategy to keep the 3 hour and 31 minute trip comfortable. Since you are covering 119.5 miles, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods on the highway portions of the route. Keep in mind that State Route 20 requires your full attention, so plan your rest break during the transition to I-5 to stay alert. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the drive is relatively short, you can easily adjust your pace without feeling rushed. Take advantage of the $25 fuel budget to fill up before hitting the longest 47.5-mile stretch to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted ride.
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 59.8 miles from Port Angeles, WA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellingham, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Angeles, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Port Angeles, WA
This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Angeles, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.8 mi from Port Angeles, WA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Port Angeles, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellingham, WA
The final approach into Bellingham, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bellingham, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.08 one way
$50.16 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| premium | $5.77 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.55 | $53.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Morning in Bellingham on Monday
Local time
8:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°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
4 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
3h 31m 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 Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA covers 119.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lincoln Street, East 1st Street, Highway 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.8 miles from Port Angeles, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA is easy. At 3h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Bellingham, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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