How far is Sumas, WA from Blaine, WA?

The driving distance from Sumas, WA to Blaine, WA is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
28.04 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.87 mi
35.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.87 mi
Kilometers
35.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM PDT
Return by in Sumas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumas
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sumas
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
Lynden
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Sumas
14 mi
00h 22m
To Blaine
14 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sumas and Blaine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sumas and Blaine.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Easterbrook Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Badger Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Badger Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwood Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Northwood Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwood Road

    13 m · 8 sec · Northwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwood Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Northwood Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Badger Road

    7 m · 1 sec · East Badger Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Badger Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Badger Road

    31 m · 1 sec · East Badger Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road

    2558 ft · 45 sec · East Badger Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Badger Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Badger Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Badger Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Guide Meridian Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Guide Meridian Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road

    8 mi · 13 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto H Street

    2921 ft · 2 min · H Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · H Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumas and Blaine.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Badger Road
9.49 mi · 34%
Birch Bay Lynden Road
8 mi · 29%
I 5 North
4.75 mi · 17%
Guide Meridian Road
2.01 mi · 7%
Easterbrook Road
1.79 mi · 6%
Cherry Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Birch Bay Lynden Road

Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road

8 mi · 00h 13m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynden
00h 22m from Sumas
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sumas and Chance Light Rain near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sumas to Blaine?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Lynden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Sumas and 14 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sumas and Chance Light Rain near Blaine.

Stop Ideas Near Lynden

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

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

RAIL

Bellingham station

25 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

58 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

79 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

109 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumas and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.19 km).

Sumas

#1 Sumas

Small city in Washington

Population1,629
Coordinates49.0001200, -122.2648800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Blaine

#2 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Sumas (-122.26488, 49.00012)
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $5.18
Round trip
$10.36
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.18 $10.36
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $5.77 $5.71 $11.43
Diesel $5.47 $5.41 $10.82

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 Sumas and Blaine. The current time is 22:11:59.

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.