How far is Bellingham, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Oak Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Oak Harbor.
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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
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 20: Burlington, Anacortes
2470 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Route 20
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 20
92 m · 5 sec · State Route 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
87 m · 4 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
1 km · 1 min · State Route 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20
34 m · 3 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
7.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
78 m · 5 sec · State Route 20
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 20
16 m · 1 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20
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Turn left onto Northeast Midway Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Midway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Oak Harbor.
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
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Oak Harbor?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Bellingham and 26.1 miles from Oak Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellingham and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 32.99 mi (53.1 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 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
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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