How far is Lynden, WA from Blaine, WA?
The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Blaine, WA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynden and Blaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynden and Blaine.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Guide Meridian
1.2 km · 2 min · Guide Meridian
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Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
8 mi · 13 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto H Street
2921 ft · 2 min · H Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynden and Blaine.
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.
Birch Bay Lynden Road
Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lynden and Mostly Cloudy near Blaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynden to Blaine?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Birch Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lynden and 8.1 miles from Blaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lynden and Mostly Cloudy near Blaine.
Stop Ideas Near Birch Bay
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 Birch Bay.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynden and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 13.77 mi (22.16 km).
#1 Lynden
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 15,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.9465000, -122.4521100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 48.9937200, -122.7471200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
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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