How far is Bellingham, WA from East Port Orchard, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to East Port Orchard, WA is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.41 mi
02h 54m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.41 mi
Kilometers
177.68 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Port Orchard
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-16T09:49
Arrive East Port Orchard
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Marysville
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Bellingham
55.2 mi
01h 27m
To East Port Orchard
55.2 mi
01h 27m

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
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and East Port Orchard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and East Port Orchard.

  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

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Long Lake Road Southeast

    2580 ft · 57 sec · Long Lake Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Salmonberry Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Harris Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harris Road Southeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinley Place Southeast

    89 m · 13 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKinley Place Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and East Port Orchard.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
89.6 mi · 81%
Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.78 mi · 4%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
4.75 mi · 4%
Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.68 mi · 3%
West Seattle Bridge
2.39 mi · 2%
Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.41 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marysville
01h 27m from Bellingham
Leave By
12:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near East Port Orchard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to East Port Orchard?

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Bellingham and 55.2 miles from East Port Orchard.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near East Port Orchard.

Stop Ideas Near Marysville

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

9 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

25 mi away
27111 Florence Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

27 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and East Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
East Port Orchard

#2 East Port Orchard

Census designated place

Population5,919
Coordinates47.5234300, -122.6243000
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: East Port Orchard (-122.6243, 47.52343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.75 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.82
7.8 gal · 29.5 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.41 $40.82
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.71 $43.42
Premium $5.77 $22.51 $45.01
Diesel $5.47 $21.32 $42.64

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 East Port Orchard. The current time is 09:49:18.

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.