How far is Redmond, WA from Ferndale, WA?

The driving distance from Redmond, WA to Ferndale, WA is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
96.06 mi
01h 59m
Flight
83.84 mi
134.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.84 mi
Kilometers
134.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.06 mi
Kilometers
154.59 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Return by in Redmond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redmond
2026-04-23T04:35
Arrive Ferndale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redmond
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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Redmond
48 mi
00h 59m
To Ferndale
48.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redmond and Ferndale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Redmond and Ferndale.

  1. 1

    Start on 164th Avenue Northeast

    9 m · 8 sec · 164th Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Redmond Way

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Redmond Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast 85th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 85th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 North

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Ferndale City Center

    1498 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redmond and Ferndale.

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
80.2 mi · 83%
I 405 North
11.7 mi · 12%
Redmond Way
2.13 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Northeast 85th Street
0.86 mi · 1%
164th Avenue Northeast
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

79.6 mi · 01h 34m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 59m from Redmond
Leave By
2:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Ferndale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Redmond to Ferndale?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 48 miles from Redmond and 48.1 miles from Ferndale.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 2:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.74 one way or $35.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Redmond and Mostly Sunny near Ferndale.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, 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 Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redmond and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 83.84 mi (134.93 km).

Redmond

#1 Redmond

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population72,507
Coordinates47.6739900, -122.1215100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Ferndale

#2 Ferndale

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population15,531
Coordinates48.8465000, -122.5910100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Redmond (-122.12151, 47.67399)
End: Ferndale (-122.59101, 48.8465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $17.74
Round trip
$35.48
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.74 $35.48
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $5.77 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.47 $18.53 $37.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Redmond and Ferndale. The current time is 04:35:30.

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.