How far is Ferndale, WA from Redmond, WA?

The driving distance from Ferndale, WA to Redmond, WA is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
96.22 mi
01h 41m
Flight
83.84 mi
134.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.84 mi
Kilometers
134.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.22 mi
Kilometers
154.85 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM PDT
Return by in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferndale
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferndale
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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Ferndale
48 mi
00h 50m
To Redmond
48.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ferndale and Redmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale and Redmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    79.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 85th Street, Kirkland

    2690 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Northeast 85th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Redmond Way

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferndale and Redmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
80.2 mi · 83%
I 405 South
12.1 mi · 13%
Redmond Way
2.13 mi · 2%
Northeast 85th Street
1.56 mi · 2%
164th Avenue Northeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

79.2 mi · 01h 33m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 50m from Ferndale
Leave By
3:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferndale to Redmond?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Ferndale and 48.2 miles from Redmond.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.74 one way or $35.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ferndale and Mostly Sunny near Redmond.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferndale and Redmond. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.93 km).

Ferndale

#1 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Redmond

#2 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.59096, 48.846559)
End: 164th Avenue Northeast (-122.121524, 47.674028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $17.74
Round trip
$35.48
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.74 $35.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $5.77 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.47 $18.53 $37.07

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 Ferndale and Redmond. The current time is 02:59:09.

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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.