How far is Brennan, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Brennan, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brennan and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brennan and Bellingham.
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Start on Sunset Avenue
1851 ft · 53 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Turn right onto Rural Avenue
1885 ft · 56 sec · Rural Avenue
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Turn left onto Slater Road
1081 ft · 22 sec · Slater Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Avenue
79 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Northwest Avenue
813 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Avenue
54 m · 5 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Avenue
36 m · 7 sec · Northwest Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
1807 ft · 52 sec · Elm Street
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Turn slight left onto Dupont Street
31 m · 3 sec · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brennan and Bellingham.
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.
Slater Road
Merge slight left
2.72 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brennan and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brennan to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Brennan and 3 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brennan and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brennan and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 5.5 mi (8.85 km).
#1 Brennan
Located in the Puget Sound lowlands of Whatcom County at an elevation of 66 feet, this unincorporated community sits immediately north of the Bellingham city limits.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.8223300, -122.5623900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.17 | $2.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
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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