How far is Marysville, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
50.95 mi
81.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.95 mi
Kilometers
81.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.3 mi
Kilometers
90.6 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-18T23:23
Arrive Bellingham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Marysville
28.1 mi
00h 30m
To Bellingham
28.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    7 m · 7 sec · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1627 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
53.9 mi · 96%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Dupont Street
0.46 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

53.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 30m from Marysville
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Marysville 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 Marysville to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Marysville and 28.2 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Marysville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (81.99 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.08 $22.16
Premium $5.77 $11.48 $22.97
Diesel $5.47 $10.88 $21.76

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 Marysville and Bellingham. The current time is 23:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.