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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on Cherry Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cherry Street
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Continue on Easterbrook Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Easterbrook Road
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Continue on East Badger Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · East Badger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwood Road
5 m · 1 sec · Northwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwood Road
13 m · 8 sec · Northwood Road
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Continue on Northwood Road
13 m · 1 sec · Northwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Badger Road
7 m · 1 sec · East Badger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Badger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Badger Road
31 m · 1 sec · East Badger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road
2558 ft · 45 sec · East Badger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Badger Road
33 m · 2 sec · East Badger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Badger Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Badger Road
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Turn left onto Guide Meridian Road
2 mi · 3 min · Guide Meridian Road
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Turn right onto Birch Bay Lynden Road
8 mi · 13 min · Birch Bay Lynden Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto H Street
2921 ft · 2 min · H Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynden.
Bellingham station
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumas and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 21.87 mi (35.19 km).
#1 Sumas
Small city in Washington
| Population | 1,629 |
| Coordinates | 49.0001200, -122.2648800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blaine
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 48.9937200, -122.7471200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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