How far is Bellevue, WA from Anacortes, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.99 mi
01h 43m
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
77.99 mi
Kilometers
125.52 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anacortes
Mon, Apr 13, 12:19 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Mon, Apr 13, 2:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-12T22:36
Arrive Anacortes
Mon, Apr 13, 12:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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 Bellevue
39 mi
00h 51m
To Anacortes
39 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett

    1206 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  21. 21

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 56%
I 405 North
16.3 mi · 21%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 5%
State Route 20 Spur
2.62 mi · 3%
R Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
00h 51m from Bellevue
Leave By
3:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Partly Sunny near Anacortes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 39 miles from Bellevue and 39 miles from Anacortes.

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 12.8 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 3:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bellevue and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 65.18 mi (104.89 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Anacortes

#2 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.78
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $14.39 $28.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $5.77 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.47 $15.03 $30.07

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Anacortes. The current time is 22:36:35.

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.