How far is Bellingham, WA from Lynden, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Lynden, WA is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Lynden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Lynden.
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Start on Dupont Street
31 m · 6 sec · Dupont Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
791 ft · 25 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Meridian Street
2465 ft · 1 min · Meridian Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Meridian Street
18 m · 1 sec · Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Meridian Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Meridian Street
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Continue on Guide Meridian
3.6 mi · 5 min · Guide Meridian
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Guide Meridian
43 m · 2 sec · Guide Meridian
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Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian
1.5 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Guide Meridian
40 m · 2 sec · Guide Meridian
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Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian
1 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Guide Meridian
47 m · 3 sec · Guide Meridian
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Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian
1.1 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Guide Meridian
46 m · 3 sec · Guide Meridian
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Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian
1.6 mi · 3 min · Guide Meridian
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 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 Lynden.
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.
Guide Meridian
Continue on Guide Meridian
3.6 mi · 00h 05m
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 Mostly Clear near Lynden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Lynden?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Bellingham and 7.3 miles from Lynden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Clear near Lynden.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Lynden. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.96 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 Lynden
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 15,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.9465000, -122.4521100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynden (-122.45211, 48.9465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
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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