How far is Bellingham, WA from Blaine, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Blaine, WA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Blaine.
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Start on Dupont Street
31 m · 5 sec · Dupont Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1807 ft · 50 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Avenue
1032 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 5 North
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto H Street
2921 ft · 2 min · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Blaine.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Blaine?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Bellingham and 10.6 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 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 Blaine
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 48.9937200, -122.7471200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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