How far is Bellevue, WA from Friday Harbor, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Friday Harbor, WA is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Friday Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Friday Harbor.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett
1206 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Oakes Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Oakes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Oakes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue
2096 ft · 1 min · Oakes Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Ferry Terminal Road
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Turn straight
92 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
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Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
81 m · 20 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal
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Turn right onto Front Street South
64 m · 7 sec · Front Street South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street
58 m · 7 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the rotary onto Spring Street
529 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Second Street South
18 m · 3 sec · Second Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Friday Harbor.
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
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Friday Harbor?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Bellevue and 50.6 miles from Friday Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.68 one way or $37.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellevue and Partly Sunny near Friday Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Friday Harbor. Straight-line distance: 74.13 mi (119.3 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friday Harbor
Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,544 |
| Coordinates | 48.5342700, -123.0171200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friday Harbor (-123.01712, 48.53427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 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 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
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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