How far is Sunnyside, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Bellingham.
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Start on Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 6 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 292nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
2134 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street
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Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bradford Road
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 53rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 237th Avenue
108 m · 7 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 54th Street
1195 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue
933 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyside and Bellingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Sunnyside and 132.6 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.93 one way or $97.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunnyside and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 215.35 mi (346.57 km).
#1 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.05 | $104.10 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.12 | $102.23 |
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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