How far is Bellingham, WA from Port Orchard, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Port Orchard, WA is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Port Orchard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Port Orchard.
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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
89.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Seattle Bridge, Columbian Way
784 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spokane Street, West Seattle Bridge
2068 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Continue on Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Barton Street
52 m · 3 sec · Southwest Barton Street
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Turn slight right onto Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
718 ft · 12 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1433 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Southworth Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Mile Hill Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Mile Hill Drive
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Continue on Southeast Mile Hill Drive
2367 ft · 60 sec · Southeast Mile Hill Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mile Hill Drive
19 m · 2 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Mile Hill Drive
82 m · 7 sec · Mile Hill Drive
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Turn straight onto Bethel Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · Bethel Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bay Street
34 m · 2 sec · Bay Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bay Street
2512 ft · 2 min · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Sidney Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Sidney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sidney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Port Orchard.
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
89.4 mi · 01h 46m
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 Port Orchard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Port Orchard?
The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Bellingham and 55.6 miles from Port Orchard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Port Orchard.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
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 Marysville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Port Orchard. Straight-line distance: 84.51 mi (136.01 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 Port Orchard
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 14,718 |
| Coordinates | 47.5403700, -122.6362500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Orchard (-122.63625, 47.54037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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