How far is East Port Orchard, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from East Port Orchard, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Port Orchard and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard and Bellingham.
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Start on McKinley Place Southeast
25 m · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
113 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast
1177 ft · 35 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue
1391 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · 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 East Port Orchard and Bellingham.
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 North
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving East Port Orchard 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 East Port Orchard to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Alderwood Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from East Port Orchard and 74.3 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Port Orchard and Light Rain Likely near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Alderwood Manor
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 Alderwood Manor.
Edmonds station
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Port Orchard and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).
#1 East Port Orchard
Census designated place
| Population | 5,919 |
| Coordinates | 47.5234300, -122.6243000 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.12 | $58.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
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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