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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.08 mi
02h 59m
Flight
74.13 mi
119.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.13 mi
Kilometers
119.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.08 mi
Kilometers
162.67 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Friday Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 10:32 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-17T16:33
Arrive Friday Harbor
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
50.5 mi
01h 29m
To Friday Harbor
50.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSW

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.

  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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 12th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Oakes Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Oakes Avenue

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakes Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Oakes Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakes Avenue

    2096 ft · 1 min · Oakes Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Terminal Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ferry Terminal Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    92 m · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

    19 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor

  35. 35

    Continue on Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

    81 m · 20 sec · Friday Harbor Ferry Terminal

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Front Street South

    64 m · 7 sec · Front Street South

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spring Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Spring Street

  38. 38

    Exit the rotary onto Spring Street

    529 ft · 25 sec · Spring Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Second Street South

    18 m · 3 sec · Second Street South

  40. 40

    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.

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
40 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 43%
Anacortes ↔ Friday Harbor
19 mi · 19%
I 405 North
16.3 mi · 16%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 7%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 4%
State Route 20 Spur
2.62 mi · 3%
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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
01h 29m from Bellevue
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, 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 Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Friday Harbor. Straight-line distance: 74.13 mi (119.3 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Friday Harbor

#2 Friday Harbor

Town in San Juan County, Washington, United States

Population2,544
Coordinates48.5342700, -123.0171200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Friday Harbor (-123.01712, 48.53427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $18.68
Round trip
$37.36
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Friday Harbor. The current time is 16:33:46.

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.