How far is Bellingham, WA from West Lake Sammamish, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to West Lake Sammamish, WA is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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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 02h 00m.
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.
Census designated place
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 West Lake Sammamish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and West Lake Sammamish.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway, Lakemont Boulevard Southeast
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
3181 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
760 ft · 22 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
35 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
76 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1797 ft · 55 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto 177th Avenue Southeast
107 m · 18 sec · 177th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast 40th Place
72 m · 10 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 40th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and West Lake Sammamish.
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 West Lake Sammamish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to West Lake Sammamish?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Bellingham and 48 miles from West Lake Sammamish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near West Lake Sammamish.
Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point
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 Smokey Point.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and West Lake Sammamish. Straight-line distance: 83.59 mi (134.52 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 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Sammamish (-122.10123, 47.5776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.82 | $37.63 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
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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