How far is Anacortes, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Bellingham.
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Start on 12th Street
3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue
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Turn left onto R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue
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Take the ramp left
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
11.7 mi · 17 min · State Route 20
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Take the exit slight right
2035 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Bellingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 20
Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Anacortes and 20.6 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 4:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).
#1 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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