How far is Orchards, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Orchards, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchards and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards and Bellingham.
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Start on the route
38 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
557 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Covington Road
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Continue on Northeast Gher Road
1274 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Gher Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 500 West
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
774 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Orchards 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 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Orchards and 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 Orchards to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Orchards and 127.4 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.04 one way or $94.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orchards and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchards and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 213.73 mi (343.97 km).
#1 Orchards
Census designated place
| Population | 19,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.6665100, -122.5609300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $47.04 | $94.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $50.05 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.88 | $103.76 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.15 | $98.30 |
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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