How far is Fircrest, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.14 mi
02h 09m
Flight
105.03 mi
169.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.03 mi
Kilometers
169.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.14 mi
Kilometers
203 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Fircrest
Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fircrest
2026-04-19T01:16
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fircrest
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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Fircrest
62.9 mi
01h 04m
To Bellingham
63.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 19th Street

    844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Orchard Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fircrest 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
120 mi · 95%
WA 16 East
3.17 mi · 3%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Columbia Avenue
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 04m from Fircrest
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fircrest 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 Fircrest to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 62.9 miles from Fircrest and 63.2 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fircrest and Light Rain Likely 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 Fircrest and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 105.03 mi (169.03 km).

Fircrest

#1 Fircrest

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population6,884
Coordinates47.2395400, -122.5159600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Alameda Avenue (-122.515913, 47.239529)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.85 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.57
8.9 gal · 33.7 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.29 $46.57
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $5.77 $25.68 $51.36
Diesel $5.47 $24.33 $48.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fircrest and Bellingham. The current time is 01:16:40.

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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.