Bellingham, WA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Bellingham, WA have 26 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 141 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bellingham, WA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
58
Longest Drive
352.7 mi
College Place, WA
Quickest Drive
12m
Ferndale, WA
Plan Around Bellingham, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bellingham, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bellingham, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, WA to College Place, WA
Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA
Bellingham, WA to Sunnyside, WA
Bellingham, WA to Minnehaha, WA
Bellingham, WA to Felida, WA
Bellingham, WA to Salmon Creek, WA
Bellingham, WA to Centralia, WA
Bellingham, WA to Yelm, WA
Bellingham, WA to Fircrest, WA
Bellingham, WA to Bonney Lake, WA
Bellingham, WA to Enumclaw, WA
Bellingham, WA to Tacoma, WA
Bellingham, WA to Milton, WA
Bellingham, WA to Edgewood, WA
Bellingham, WA to East Port Orchard, WA
Bellingham, WA to Kent, WA
Bellingham, WA to Fairwood, WA
Bellingham, WA to Klahanie, WA
Driving from Bellingham, WA
On average, trips departing from Bellingham, WA run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 353 miles (6h 46m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bellingham, WA most often head toward College Place, WA (352.7 mi, 6h 46m), Camas, WA (265.1 mi, 5h 17m), Sunnyside, WA (259.7 mi, 5h 3m), Minnehaha, WA (253.3 mi, 5h 2m), and Felida, WA (250.8 mi, 5h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 141-mile trip from Bellingham, WA, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 26 mapped routes leaving Bellingham, WA and 32 routes heading into Bellingham, WA, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 353 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bellingham, WA covers 353 miles and takes approximately 6h 46m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.
The average route from Bellingham, WA runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Bellingham, WA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bellingham, WA include College Place, WA, Camas, WA, Sunnyside, WA and Minnehaha, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bellingham, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
92,367
Median Income
$65,821
Median Home Value
$577,400
Median Age
34.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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