How far is Lawrence, WA from Ferndale, WA?
The driving distance from Lawrence, WA to Ferndale, WA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Ferndale.
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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 2 toward East Smith Road
26 m · 3 sec · East Smith Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Smith Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Smith Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hannegan Road
39 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road
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Turn slight right onto East Smith Road
6 mi · 11 min · East Smith Road
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Continue on Hovander Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hovander Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1264 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Ferndale.
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
Exit the roundabout onto East Smith Road
6.26 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 Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Lawrence and 7.8 miles from Ferndale.
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 7:38 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 Partly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ferndale.
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 Lawrence and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.8 km).
#1 Lawrence
Lawrence is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.8576200, -122.2934900 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 15,531 |
| Coordinates | 48.8465000, -122.5910100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-122.59096, 48.846559)
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 |
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| 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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