How far is Bellevue, WA from Sumas, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Sumas, WA is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Sumas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Sumas.
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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
71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 542 East: Sunset Drive, Mount Baker
1025 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunset Drive
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Continue on Mount Baker Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Turn left onto Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Everson Goshen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Everson Goshen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road
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Continue on Mead Avenue
2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Mead Avenue
67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue
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Continue on Kale Street
1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street
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Continue on Everson Road
2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Columbia Street
1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Nooksack Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Nooksack Road
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Turn right onto East Badger Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Badger Road
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Turn straight onto Easterbrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road
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Continue on Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Sumas.
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
71.9 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Sumas?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 55.9 miles from Bellevue and 55.9 miles from Sumas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Sumas.
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 Sumas. Straight-line distance: 96.06 mi (154.6 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sumas
Small city in Washington
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 49.0001200, -122.2648800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sumas (-122.26488, 49.00012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
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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