How far is Sumner, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Sumner, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
120.65 mi
02h 08m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.65 mi
Kilometers
194.16 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 PM PDT
Return by in Sumner
Fri, Apr 24, 1:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sumner
2026-04-23T21:41
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sumner
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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Sumner
60.1 mi
01h 04m
To Bellingham
60.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Avenue

    1927 ft · 52 sec · Traffic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward WA 410 West: Tacoma, Seattle

    1243 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sumner 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 59%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 23%
Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 16%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 04m from Sumner
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Sumner and 60.5 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sumner and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sumner and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.04 km).

Sumner

#1 Sumner

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Population10,551
Coordinates47.2031600, -122.2404000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.240401, 47.203297)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.12 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.59
8.52 gal · 32.24 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.29 $44.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.72 $47.43
Premium $5.77 $24.58 $49.17
Diesel $5.47 $23.29 $46.58

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sumner and Bellingham. The current time is 21:41:45.

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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.