How far is Everett, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 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
62.04 mi
01h 04m
Flight
55.51 mi
89.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.51 mi
Kilometers
89.33 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.85 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
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-22T19:09
Arrive Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 8:14 PM 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 Everett
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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Everett
30.9 mi
00h 32m
To Bellingham
31.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 10 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Everett Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
59 mi · 95%
Everett Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Dupont Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 08m

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
+6.6 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 32m from Everett
Leave By
4:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Everett and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Everett and 31.1 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $11.46 one way or $22.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Everett and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 55.51 mi (89.33 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.92
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $11.46 $22.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $12.19 $24.38
Premium $5.77 $12.64 $25.28
Diesel $5.47 $11.97 $23.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and Bellingham. The current time is 19:09:25.

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.