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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.71 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.71 mi
Kilometers
42.98 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedro-Woolley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Sedro-Woolley
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sudden Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Bellingham
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Sedro-Woolley
13.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Champion Street

    107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Street

    700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cook Road, Sedro-Woolley

    934 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cook Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cook Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Ferry Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Ferry Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Ferry Street

    2823 ft · 1 min · West Ferry Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Murdock Street

    533 ft · 24 sec · Murdock Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
20 mi · 75%
Cook Road
4.49 mi · 17%
West Ferry Street
0.54 mi · 2%
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Dupont Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Lakeway Drive
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudden Valley
00h 18m from Bellingham
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sudden Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sudden Valley.

RAIL

Bellingham station

12 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

32 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

53 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

83 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.93 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Sedro-Woolley

#2 Sedro-Woolley

City in Washington, United States

Population12,182
Coordinates48.5038900, -122.2361100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Sedro-Woolley (-122.23611, 48.50389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.84
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Sedro-Woolley. The current time is 05:10:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.