How far is Bellingham, WA from Bremerton, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Bremerton, WA is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.83 mi
03h 09m
Flight
82.64 mi
133 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.64 mi
Kilometers
133 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.83 mi
Kilometers
191.24 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremerton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-17T02:22
Arrive Bremerton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Bellingham
59.3 mi
01h 34m
To Bremerton
59.5 mi
01h 34m

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
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Bremerton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Bremerton.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Champion Street

    107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Street

    700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way

    784 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge

    2068 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Seattle Bridge

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest

    3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

    718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

    4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry

  16. 16

    Continue on Southworth Ferry

    1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road

    7.2 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward WA 16 West: Bremerton

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 16 Southwest

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16 Southwest

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 304 East: Bremerton

    1931 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Charleston Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 52 sec · North Callow Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Bremerton.

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
89.6 mi · 75%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.2 mi · 6%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 4%
State Highway 16 Southwest
3.72 mi · 3%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 3%
West Seattle Bridge
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

89.4 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 34m from Bellingham
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Bremerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Bremerton?

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Bellingham and 59.5 miles from Bremerton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Bremerton.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Bremerton. Straight-line distance: 82.64 mi (133 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

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

#2 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Bremerton (-122.63264, 47.56732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.85
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.93 $43.85
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.33 $46.65
Premium $5.77 $24.18 $48.36
Diesel $5.47 $22.91 $45.81

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 Bellingham and Bremerton. The current time is 02:22:54.

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.