How far is Bellingham, WA from Burlington, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Burlington, WA is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Burlington.
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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
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 11 North: Chuckanut Drive, Burlington
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward WA 11
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1034 ft · 22 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 11
35 m · 2 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto North Burlington Boulevard
1035 ft · 21 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Burlington Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto North Burlington Boulevard
1793 ft · 42 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Fairhaven Avenue
2469 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fairhaven Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Burlington.
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 South
Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 00h 25m
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 Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Burlington?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Sudden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bellingham and 12.4 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sudden Valley
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 Sudden Valley.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 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 Burlington
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,543 |
| Coordinates | 48.4756600, -122.3254400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-122.32544, 48.47566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
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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