How far is Bainbridge Island, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Bainbridge Island, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bainbridge Island and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge Island and Bellingham.
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Start on Madison Avenue North
1.1 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward High School Road Northeast
4 m · 1 sec · High School Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto High School Road Northeast
1321 ft · 52 sec · High School Road Northeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 305
5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
1809 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 305
25 m · 1 sec · State Highway 305
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 305
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
2762 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 25 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 · 5 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 41 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 Bainbridge Island 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.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bainbridge Island to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Bainbridge Island and 10.2 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bainbridge Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge Island and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.05 km).
#1 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $20.54 | $41.09 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
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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