How far is Bellingham, WA from Redmond, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Redmond, WA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
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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 01h 33m.
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.
City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Redmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Redmond.
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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
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland
2690 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street
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Continue on Redmond Way
2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way
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Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast
9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Redmond.
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
69.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Redmond?
The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Bellingham and 45 miles from Redmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 76.88 mi (123.73 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 Redmond
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 72,507 |
| Coordinates | 47.6739900, -122.1215100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
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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