How far is Anacortes, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.54 mi
01h 25m
Flight
65.18 mi
104.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.18 mi
Kilometers
104.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Anacortes
38.9 mi
00h 42m
To Bellevue
41.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Bellevue.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
43.3 mi · 54%
I 405 South
16.9 mi · 21%
State Route 20
6.97 mi · 9%
Mount Vernon
5.42 mi · 7%
State Route 20 Spur
2.53 mi · 3%
R Avenue
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

42.9 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
00h 42m from Anacortes
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Anacortes and 41.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smokey Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smokey Point.

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 65.18 mi (104.89 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $5.77 $16.39 $32.78
Diesel $5.47 $15.53 $31.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and Bellevue. The current time is 22:57:04.

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.