How far is Camano, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Camano, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.9 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.5 mi
65.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.5 mi
Kilometers
65.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Return by in Camano
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camano
2026-04-19T01:58
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camano
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
Burlington
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Camano
25.8 mi
00h 32m
To Bellingham
26 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Camano Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Sunday
Using Coupeville as the closest live forecast in the Island County weather hub.

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South West Camano Drive

    2948 ft · 1 min · South West Camano Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Camano Hill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · West Camano Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North East Camano Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North East Camano Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 532

    4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 102nd Avenue Northwest

    2133 ft · 43 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Old Pacific Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pioneer Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pioneer Highway

    12 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Highway

    1000 ft · 23 sec · Pioneer Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 534

    149 m · 15 sec · State Route 534

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    2073 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 37 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 Camano 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32 mi · 62%
Pioneer Highway
4.83 mi · 9%
State Route 532
4.02 mi · 8%
West Camano Hill Road
3.34 mi · 6%
North East Camano Drive
2.53 mi · 5%
Old Pacific Highway
2.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 32m from Camano
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Camano and Light Rain Likely near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Camano and 26 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Camano and Light Rain Likely near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Burlington

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

4 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

26 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

30 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

56 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camano and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 40.5 mi (65.18 km).

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#1 Camano

Census designated place

Population14,202
Coordinates48.1739900, -122.5282100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: South West Camano Drive (-122.528563, 48.17401)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.93 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.15
3.66 gal · 13.86 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.58 $19.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.19 $20.38
Premium $5.77 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.47 $10.00 $20.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Camano and Bellingham. The current time is 01:58:04.

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.