How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.18 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.18 mi
Kilometers
43.74 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM PDT
Return by in Sedro-Woolley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedro-Woolley
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sedro-Woolley
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Sudden Valley
WA

Census designated place

From Sedro-Woolley
13.5 mi
00h 18m
To Bellingham
13.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Murdock Street

    533 ft · 29 sec · Murdock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cook Road

    59 m · 5 sec · Cook Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Cook Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Cook Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1821 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cook Road
24.5 mi · 90%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 2%
Ferry Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi · 2%
Dupont Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cook Road

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sudden Valley
00h 18m from Sedro-Woolley
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 13.5 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 13.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Sudden Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sudden Valley, 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 Sudden Valley.

RAIL

Bellingham station

12 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

32 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

53 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

83 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.93 km).

Sedro-Woolley

#1 Sedro-Woolley

City in Washington, United States

Population12,182
Coordinates48.5038900, -122.2361100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Murdock Street (-122.236774, 48.503891)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.05
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.02 $10.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.34 $10.69
Premium $5.77 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.47 $5.25 $10.50

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 Sedro-Woolley and Bellingham. The current time is 22:57:59.

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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.