How far is Mount Vernon, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bellingham.
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Start on North 5th Street
723 ft · 37 sec · North 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fulton Street
84 m · 12 sec · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1936 ft · 40 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2666 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto East College Way
983 ft · 36 sec · East College Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2060 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 25 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 · 5 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 41 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 Mount Vernon 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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Sunny leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 14.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 15.3 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Mostly Sunny 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 Mount Vernon and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 24.41 mi (39.29 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 36,336 |
| Coordinates | 48.4212200, -122.3340500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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