How far is Bellingham, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Sunnyside.
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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
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
1644 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Homer Street
1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Zillah Avenue
1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue
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Continue on East Edison Avenue
1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Sunnyside.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Bellingham and 130 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.93 one way or $95.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 204.18 mi (328.59 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 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $47.93 | $95.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $50.99 | $101.99 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.86 | $105.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $50.08 | $100.16 |
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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