Origin
Sumas, WA
Late night in Sumas on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumas, WA to Lawrence, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumas, WA
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Lawrence, WA
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Trip Overview
Sumas to Lawrence is 12.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Nooksack Road and Lawrence Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a small segment of a larger journey. You won't need to pack much for this trip, but be aware of the local road nature.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with no highway miles at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Nooksack Road. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on Nooksack Road, then Lawrence Road, and finally Easterbrook Road. Expect a more intimate driving experience on these local roads, with frequent turns and potentially slower speeds compared to highways. The drive progresses by transitioning you through these distinct local thoroughfares.
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.
Nooksack Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 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 4 miles in near WA 9 / Nooksack 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 22m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (WA 9 / Lawrence 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.
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Turn left onto WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Lawrence Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Easterbrook Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Badger Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nooksack Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumas, WA and Lawrence, WA.
1
Start on WA 9
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
2
Continue on WA 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Easterbrook Road
3
Continue on WA 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Badger Road
4
Turn left onto WA 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Nooksack Road
5
Continue on WA 9
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nooksack Road
6
Continue on WA 9
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Nooksack Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nooksack Road
8
Continue on WA 9
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hopewell Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrence Road
10
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Lawrence, WA
Late night in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
18 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
22m 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 Sumas, WA to Lawrence, WA covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nooksack Road, Lawrence Road, Easterbrook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Sumas, 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 22m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (WA 9 / Lawrence Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Sumas, WA to Lawrence, 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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