How far is Woodland, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Woodland, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.6 miles (318 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.25 mi
03h 55m
Flight
197.62 mi
318.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.62 mi
Kilometers
318.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.25 mi
Kilometers
376.99 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM PDT
Return by in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland
2026-04-18T08:10
Arrive Bellingham
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland
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
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Woodland
116.9 mi
01h 57m
To Bellingham
117.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis River Road

    798 ft · 35 sec · Lewis River Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic Avenue
232 mi · 99%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Prospect Street
0.25 mi
Lewis River Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Atlantic Avenue

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 24m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
197.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
01h 57m from Woodland
Leave By
9:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Woodland and 117.3 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.28 one way or $86.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Woodland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 4.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 197.62 mi (318.04 km).

Woodland

#1 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Goerig Street (-122.744085, 45.90458)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $43.28
Round trip
$86.55
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.28 $86.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.04 $92.08
Premium $5.77 $47.73 $95.45
Diesel $5.47 $45.21 $90.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland and Bellingham. The current time is 08:10:53.

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.