How far is Bellingham, WA from Fircrest, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Fircrest, WA is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
125.11 mi
02h 36m
Flight
105.03 mi
169.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.03 mi
Kilometers
169.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.11 mi
Kilometers
201.34 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fircrest
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-19T02:36
Arrive Fircrest
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Bellingham
62.5 mi
01h 18m
To Fircrest
62.6 mi
01h 18m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Fircrest, Center Street

    1958 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    156 m · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Center Street

    897 ft · 24 sec · Center Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Regents Boulevard

    3095 ft · 2 min · Regents Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Regents Boulevard

    113 m · 25 sec · Regents Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alameda Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alameda Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
120 mi · 96%
WA 16 West
2.54 mi · 2%
Regents Boulevard
0.66 mi · 1%
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 23m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 18m from Bellingham
Leave By
1:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Fircrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Bellingham and 62.6 miles from Fircrest.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Fircrest.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

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

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Fircrest. Straight-line distance: 105.03 mi (169.03 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Fircrest

#2 Fircrest

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population6,884
Coordinates47.2395400, -122.5159600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Fircrest (-122.51596, 47.23954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.55 $49.10
Premium $5.77 $25.45 $50.90
Diesel $5.47 $24.11 $48.22

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 Fircrest. The current time is 02:36:16.

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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.