How far is Ferndale, WA from Lawrence, WA?
The driving distance from Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Lawrence.
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Start on Main Street
1264 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Hovander Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hovander Road
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Continue on West Smith Road
6 mi · 11 min · West Smith Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hannegan Road
42 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on East Smith Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Smith Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mount Baker Highway
67 m · 7 sec · Mount Baker Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Baker Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lawrence Road
49 m · 3 sec · Lawrence Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lawrence Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lawrence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale and Lawrence.
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.
East Smith Road
Keep slight right to continue on East Smith Road
6.25 mi · 00h 09m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Ferndale and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Bellingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Ferndale and 7.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Ferndale and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Bellingham
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 Bellingham.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Ferndale
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 15,531 |
| Coordinates | 48.8465000, -122.5910100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
Lawrence is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.8576200, -122.2934900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-122.29349, 48.85762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
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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