How far is Bellingham, WA from Lake Forest Park, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Lake Forest Park, WA is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Lake Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Lake Forest Park.
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Start on Dupont Street
2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Champion Street
107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Ellis Street
700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 East: Lake Forest Park, Kenmore
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1497 ft · 37 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Ballinger Way Northeast
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ballinger Way Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballinger Way Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Lake Forest Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Lake Forest Park?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Bellingham and 39.6 miles from Lake Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.65 one way or $29.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Lake Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Lake Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.56 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 Lake Forest Park
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 13,432 |
| Coordinates | 47.7567600, -122.2809600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Forest Park (-122.28096, 47.75676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
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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