How far is Bellingham, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
102.17 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.76 mi
144.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.76 mi
Kilometers
144.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.17 mi
Kilometers
164.43 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-19T03:03
Arrive East Renton Highlands
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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

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
North Marysville
WA

Census designated place

From Bellingham
51.1 mi
01h 05m
To East Renton Highlands
51.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and East Renton Highlands.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and East Renton Highlands.

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw

    2997 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 4th Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 128th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 128th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 172nd Avenue Southeast

    1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and East Renton Highlands.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
69.9 mi · 68%
I 405 South
25.9 mi · 25%
Northeast 4th Street
2.17 mi · 2%
Southeast 128th Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Northeast 3rd Street
0.88 mi · 1%
WA 169 South
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

69.6 mi · 01h 22m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
89.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Marysville
01h 05m from Bellingham
Leave By
2:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to East Renton Highlands?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

North Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Bellingham and 51.1 miles from East Renton Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.

Stop Ideas Near North Marysville

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

14 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Stanwood station

22 mi away
27111 Florence Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

30 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 89.76 mi (144.46 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
East Renton Highlands

#2 East Renton Highlands

Census designated place

Population11,140
Coordinates47.4848200, -122.1123400
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.65 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.78
7.22 gal · 27.3 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.89 $37.78
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.10 $40.19
Premium $5.77 $20.83 $41.67
Diesel $5.47 $19.74 $39.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and East Renton Highlands. The current time is 03:03:09.

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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.