How far is Vancouver, WA from Point Roberts, WA?

The estimated driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Point Roberts, WA is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.82 mi
04h 48m · estimated
Flight
232.05 mi
373.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.05 mi
Kilometers
373.45 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
273.82 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
440.67 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Fri, Oct 16, 3:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-10-15T18:15
Arrive Point Roberts
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Artondale
WA

Census designated place

From Vancouver
116 mi
02h 24m
To Point Roberts
157.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
56°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Point Roberts.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Artondale
02h 24m from Vancouver
Leave By
7:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Point Roberts?

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Artondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Vancouver and 157.8 miles from Point Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 7:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.50 one way or $105.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Point Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Artondale

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

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

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Tacoma Dome Station

17 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

34 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

37 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Point Roberts. Straight-line distance: 232.05 mi (373.45 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Point Roberts

This Whatcom County community is a pene-exclave located on the southern tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, bordered by Canada to the north and water on all other sides.

Population0
Coordinates48.9853800, -123.0779700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Point Roberts (-123.07797, 48.98538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $52.50
Round trip
$105.00
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $52.50 $105.00
Mid-grade $5.72 $55.25 $110.49
Premium $5.98 $57.74 $115.48
Diesel $7.29 $70.44 $140.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Point Roberts. The current time is 18:15:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.