How far is Fife, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Fife, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.79 mi
02h 01m
Flight
105.22 mi
169.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.79 mi
Kilometers
189.56 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 11:00 AM PDT
Return by in Fife
Sun, May 3, 1:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fife
2026-05-03T08:58
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, May 3, 11:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fife
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Fife
58.8 mi
01h 00m
To Bellingham
59 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 54th Avenue East

    49 m · 7 sec · 54th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    2063 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    115.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fife 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
116 mi · 98%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Prospect Street
0.25 mi
King Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 00m from Fife
Leave By
2:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fife and Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Fife and 59 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.77 one way or $43.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fife and Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fife and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.33 km).

Fife

#1 Fife

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population10,458
Coordinates47.2392700, -122.3570700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: 54th Avenue East (-122.357059, 47.23925)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $21.77
Round trip
$43.54
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.77 $43.54
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.16 $46.32
Premium $5.77 $24.01 $48.01
Diesel $5.47 $22.74 $45.49

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fife and Bellingham. The current time is 08:58:25.

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.