How far is Lawrence, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Bellingham.
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Start on Lawrence Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Baker Highway
9 m · 1 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 3 toward Mount Baker Highway
48 m · 6 sec · Mount Baker Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Baker Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Mount Baker Highway
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Continue on East Sunset Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Sunset Drive
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Turn straight
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on West Illinois Street
2376 ft · 54 sec · West Illinois Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Meridian Street
28 m · 2 sec · Meridian Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Meridian Street
2466 ft · 1 min · Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
791 ft · 28 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Dupont Street
31 m · 3 sec · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Bellingham.
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.
Mount Baker Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Baker Highway
6.49 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Lawrence to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Sudden Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Lawrence and 6.4 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Sudden Valley
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 Sudden Valley.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 11.15 mi (17.95 km).
#1 Lawrence
Lawrence is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.8576200, -122.2934900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
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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