How far is Bellingham, WA from Sedro-Woolley, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley.
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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
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cook Road, Sedro-Woolley
934 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Cook Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Cook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Ferry Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Ferry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Ferry Street
2823 ft · 1 min · West Ferry Street
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Turn right onto Murdock Street
533 ft · 24 sec · Murdock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murdock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley.
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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near Sedro-Woolley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Sedro-Woolley?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Sudden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Bellingham and 13.4 miles from Sedro-Woolley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Sedro-Woolley.
Stop Ideas Near Sudden Valley
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 Sudden Valley.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.93 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 Sedro-Woolley
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 12,182 |
| Coordinates | 48.5038900, -122.2361100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedro-Woolley (-122.23611, 48.50389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
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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