How far is Bellingham, WA from Camano, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Camano, WA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.26 mi
01h 13m
Flight
40.5 mi
65.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.5 mi
Kilometers
65.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.5 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camano
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-16T08:15
Arrive Camano
Thu, Apr 16, 9:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Bellingham
25.6 mi
00h 36m
To Camano
25.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
Camano Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Coupeville as the closest live forecast in the Island County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.4 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 534 East: Lake McMurray

    1333 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pioneer Highway

    720 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Pioneer Highway

    94 m · 18 sec · Pioneer Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Pacific Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Pacific Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 102nd Avenue Northwest

    2133 ft · 46 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 532

    4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  16. 16

    Continue on North East Camano Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North East Camano Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Camano Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Camano Hill Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South West Camano Drive

    2948 ft · 59 sec · South West Camano Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South West Camano Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
31.7 mi · 62%
Pioneer Highway
4.82 mi · 9%
State Route 532
4.02 mi · 8%
East Camano Hill Road
3.34 mi · 7%
North East Camano Drive
2.53 mi · 5%
Old Pacific Highway
2.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

31.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 36m from Bellingham
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near Camano.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Bellingham and 25.7 miles from Camano.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny near Camano.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

4 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

26 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

30 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

56 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Camano. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Camano

Census designated place

Population14,202
Coordinates48.1739900, -122.5282100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Camano (-122.52821, 48.17399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $5.77 $10.45 $20.89
Diesel $5.47 $9.90 $19.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Camano. The current time is 08:15:46.

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.