How far is Martha Lake, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Martha Lake, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martha Lake and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martha Lake and Bellingham.
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Start on Pitner Drive
130 m · 20 sec · Pitner Drive
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Turn right onto East Shore Drive
2384 ft · 1 min · East Shore Drive
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Continue on 155th Street Southwest
1894 ft · 57 sec · 155th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cascadian Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cascadian Way
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Continue on Meadow Place Southeast
731 ft · 24 sec · Meadow Place Southeast
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Turn right onto Meridian Avenue South
1177 ft · 32 sec · Meridian Avenue South
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Continue on 130th Street Southeast
1165 ft · 32 sec · 130th Street Southeast
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southeast
586 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto 128th Street Southeast
721 ft · 18 sec · 128th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · 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 Martha Lake and Bellingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Martha Lake and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martha Lake to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Martha Lake and 36.4 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martha Lake and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martha Lake and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.7 km).
#1 Martha Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 15,473 |
| Coordinates | 47.8509300, -122.2393000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
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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