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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.08 mi
00h 26m
Flight
20 mi
32.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.92 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Fri, Apr 17, 7:51 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 8:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-17T19:24
Arrive Blaine
Fri, Apr 17, 7:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Ferndale
WA

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

From Bellingham
10.5 mi
00h 13m
To Blaine
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Street

    31 m · 5 sec · Dupont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    1807 ft · 50 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Northwest Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Avenue

    1032 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 5 North

    34 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North

    782 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto H Street

    2921 ft · 2 min · H Street

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
17.9 mi · 85%
Northwest Avenue
1.59 mi · 8%
WA 543 North
0.67 mi · 3%
H Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Dupont Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
00h 13m from Bellingham
Leave By
7:36 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bellingham station

15 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

50 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

69 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

100 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.19 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.74
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Blaine. The current time is 19:24:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.