How far is Sequim, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Sequim, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
108.4 mi
02h 56m
Flight
54.77 mi
88.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.4 mi
Kilometers
174.46 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Mon, Jun 1, 11:40 PM PDT
Return by in Sequim
Tue, Jun 2, 2:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sequim
2026-06-01T20:43
Arrive Bellingham
Mon, Jun 1, 11:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sequim
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 Sequim
51.7 mi
01h 28m
To Bellingham
56.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sequim and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sequim and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sequim Avenue

    2558 ft · 1 min · South Sequim Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1399 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.5 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 20

    145 m · 8 sec · State Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 20

    7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 20

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sims Way

    2193 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way

    30 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way

    1436 ft · 41 sec · West Sims Way

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way

    31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Sims Way

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way

    27 m · 2 sec · East Sims Way

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way

    1017 ft · 27 sec · East Sims Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1598 ft · 52 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    29 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock

    147 m · 13 sec · Ferry Dock

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferry Dock

    17 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 1

    44 m · 3 sec · Port Townsend Slip 1

  19. 19

    Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

    5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 20

    73 m · 9 sec · State Route 20

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Engle Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Engle Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Engle Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Engle Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Main Street

    3092 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 20

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    3.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 20

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20

    22 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 20

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20

    26 m · 1 sec · State Route 20

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    7.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 20

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20

    43 m · 3 sec · State Route 20

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    3088 ft · 1 min · State Route 20

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 20

    61 m · 5 sec · State Route 20

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sharpes Corner

    5 m · 1 sec · State Route 20

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    11.7 mi · 17 min · State Route 20

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    2035 ft · 49 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sequim and Bellingham.

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
44 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
70.5 mi · 65%
South Sequim Avenue
18.3 mi · 17%
Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.78 mi · 5%
Engle Road
3.43 mi · 3%
West Sims Way
2.2 mi · 2%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Harbor
01h 28m from Sequim
Leave By
12:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sequim and Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sequim to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 51.7 miles from Sequim and 56.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 12:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sequim and Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

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.

RAIL

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 Sequim and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.15 km).

Sequim

#1 Sequim

City in Clallam County, Washington, United States

Population7,780
Coordinates48.0796300, -123.1023400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sequim Avenue (-123.102342, 48.079632)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.48 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.08
7.66 gal · 28.96 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.04 $40.08
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.32 $42.64
Premium $5.77 $22.10 $44.21
Diesel $5.47 $20.94 $41.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sequim and Bellingham. The current time is 20:43:31.

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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.