How far is Aberdeen, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.51 mi
03h 21m
Flight
137.77 mi
221.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.77 mi
Kilometers
221.72 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.51 mi
Kilometers
319.47 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM PDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 7:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tukwila
WA

City in Washington

From Aberdeen
99 mi
01h 40m
To Bellingham
99.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wishkah Street

    95 m · 16 sec · East Wishkah Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South I Street

    111 m · 24 sec · South I Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    1938 ft · 59 sec · East Heron Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
194 mi · 98%
East Wishkah Street
1.48 mi · 1%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
East Heron Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tukwila
01h 40m from Aberdeen
Leave By
10:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Aberdeen and Light Rain Likely near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Aberdeen and 99.4 miles from Bellingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.68 one way or $73.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Aberdeen and Light Rain Likely near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Tukwila

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tukwila and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.

RAIL

Tukwila station

2 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

17 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

28 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 137.77 mi (221.72 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wishkah Street (-123.815714, 46.975365)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $36.68
Round trip
$73.37
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.68 $73.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $39.02 $78.05
Premium $5.77 $40.45 $80.91
Diesel $5.47 $38.32 $76.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Bellingham. The current time is 01:15:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.