How far is Bellingham, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Bainbridge Island.
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Start on Dupont Street
2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Champion Street
107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Ellis Street
700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward James Street
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto 6th Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbia Street
1631 ft · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
912 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
97 m · 17 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto Colman Dock
65 m · 11 sec · Colman Dock
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colman Dock
108 m · 22 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
88 m · 19 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 9 sec · Colman Dock
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Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
129 m · 36 sec · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Olympic Drive Southeast
1109 ft · 39 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
149 m · 17 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Bainbridge Island.
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 South
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 43m
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 Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 49.5 miles from Bellingham and 49.6 miles from Bainbridge Island.
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 20.9 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 1:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.32 one way or $36.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point
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 Smokey Point.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.05 km).
#1 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $18.32 | $36.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.48 | $38.97 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.13 | $38.27 |
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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