How far is Bellingham, WA from Sequim, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Sequim, WA is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Sequim.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Sequim.
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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
3.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
3092 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Engle Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Engle Road
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Turn slight right
701 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 20
28 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
732 ft · 42 sec · Ferry Dock
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1598 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto East Sims Way
1031 ft · 27 sec · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
25 m · 2 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
145 m · 8 sec · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Olympic Highway
17.5 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1419 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto South Sequim Avenue
2153 ft · 47 sec · South Sequim Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sequim Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Sequim.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Sequim.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Sequim?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oak Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Bellingham and 51.6 miles from Sequim.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Sequim.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Harbor
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 Oak Harbor.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Sequim. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 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 Sequim
City in Clallam County, Washington, United States
| Population | 7,780 |
| Coordinates | 48.0796300, -123.1023400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sequim (-123.10234, 48.07963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.26 | $40.53 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.01 | $42.01 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
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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