How far is Bremerton, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Bremerton, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.52 mi
02h 44m
Flight
82.64 mi
133 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.64 mi
Kilometers
133 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.52 mi
Kilometers
248.68 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM PDT
Return by in Bremerton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremerton
2026-04-17T00:54
Arrive Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 3:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremerton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountlake Terrace
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Bremerton
77.1 mi
01h 22m
To Bellingham
77.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE
Destination
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bremerton and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremerton and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Callow Avenue

    1334 ft · 48 sec · North Callow Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Charleston Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charleston Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Charleston Boulevard

    2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

    2532 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremerton and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
120 mi · 78%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 18%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 1%
Charleston Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.96 mi · 1%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountlake Terrace
01h 22m from Bremerton
Leave By
1:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bremerton and Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremerton to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mountlake Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Bremerton and 77.4 miles from Bellingham.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 1:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bremerton and Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Mountlake Terrace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace.

RAIL

Edmonds station

6 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

21 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

22 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremerton and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 82.64 mi (133 km).

Bremerton

#1 Bremerton

A city in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population42,322
Coordinates47.5673200, -122.6326400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-122.63264, 47.567326)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.34 $60.68
Premium $5.77 $31.45 $62.90
Diesel $5.47 $29.80 $59.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremerton and Bellingham. The current time is 00:54:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.