How far is Point Roberts, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Point Roberts, WA to Seattle, WA is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.46 mi
02h 31m
Flight
101.27 mi
162.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.27 mi
Kilometers
162.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.46 mi
Kilometers
221.22 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM PDT
Return by in Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Roberts
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Roberts
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
Oak Harbor
WA

City in Washington

From Point Roberts
50.6 mi
01h 15m
To Seattle
86.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Roberts and Seattle.

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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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Harbor
01h 15m from Point Roberts
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Point Roberts and Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Roberts to Seattle?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Oak Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Point Roberts and 86.8 miles from Seattle.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Point Roberts and Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor.

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Stanwood station

22 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

28 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

47 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

49 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Roberts and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 101.27 mi (162.98 km).

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#1 Point Roberts

This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.

Population0
Coordinates48.9853800, -123.0779700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.077996, 48.985958)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $26.36 $52.72
Mid-grade $5.72 $27.74 $55.47
Premium $5.98 $28.99 $57.98
Diesel $7.29 $35.37 $70.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Roberts and Seattle. The current time is 13:21:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.