How far is Bellingham, WA from Ferndale, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Ferndale, WA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Ferndale.
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Start on Dupont Street
31 m · 5 sec · Dupont Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1807 ft · 50 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Northwest Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Avenue
35 m · 7 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Avenue
1032 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 5 North
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North
782 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Ferndale City Center
1498 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Ferndale.
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 North
Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Lynden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Bellingham and 4.2 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Lynden
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 Lynden.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.25 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 Ferndale
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 15,531 |
| Coordinates | 48.8465000, -122.5910100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-122.59101, 48.8465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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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