Connecting Bellingham to Edgewood is a straightforward 115.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within the Pacific Coast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-5, with the final leg transitioning onto Enchanted Parkway South and Meridian Avenue East. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel makes this a cost-effective trek for a quick getaway. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows you to complete the transit in one efficient push.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Bellingham, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
110.4 mi
2h 12m
Enchanted Parkway South
2.4 mi
4m
Meridian Avenue East
0.5 mi
1m
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
1m
Dupont Street
0.5 mi
1m
Lakeway Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Prospect Street
0.2 mi
<1m
State Route 18
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 110.4 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Edgewood, WA.
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Start on Dupont Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Dupont Street
2
Continue on Prospect Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto West Champion Street
352 ft·11 sec·West Champion Street
4
Continue on West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Magnolia Street
5
Turn right onto Ellis Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Ellis Street
6
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
0.2 mi·48 sec·Lakeway Drive
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 5
110 mi·2 hr 12 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 142BToward WA 18 West: South 348th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto WA 18
0.2 mi·34 sec·State Route 18
11
Turn left onto WA 161
407 ft·8 sec·16th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on WA 161
0.3 mi·34 sec·Enchanted Parkway South
13
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 161
2.1 mi·3 min·Enchanted Parkway South
14
Continue on WA 161
0.5 mi·1 min·Meridian Avenue East
15
Continue on WA 161
56 ft·8 sec·Meridian Avenue East
16
Arrive at destination
WA 161
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should keep an eye on traffic patterns common to I-5. Because there are zero formal stops required by the route profile, you can easily manage the 2-hour and 25-minute duration without needing a mid-way break unless you prefer one. If you are planning to travel during peak commuting hours, consider adjusting your departure to avoid the heaviest congestion on the interstate corridors. Always verify your fuel levels before leaving Bellingham to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas mid-trip, keeping your $24 estimated fuel budget in mind.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellingham, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellingham, WA
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bellingham, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 110.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 112.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|West Champion Street
Turn left onto West Champion Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|Lakeway Drive
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142B
Toward WA 18 West: South 348th Street
7
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|WA 161 / 16th Avenue South
Turn left onto WA 161 / 16th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.24 one way
$48.47 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$25.42
$50.83
premium
$5.77
$26.30
$52.59
diesel
$5.61
$25.57
$51.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.7
0
$12.16
$5.56
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.13
$4.63
EV Truck/SUV
46.3
0
$16.21
$7.41
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bellingham, WA
Late night
in Bellingham on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edgewood, WA
Late night
in Edgewood on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 98% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major thoroughfares. The vast majority of your journey—110.4 miles to be exact—is a long, uninterrupted stretch on I-5. While the interstate provides a consistent pace, the character of the road shifts once you peel off toward Edgewood to navigate the local surface streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who prefer steady cruising over technical maneuvering. You will find that the rhythm of the trip remains fairly predictable from start to finish.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Enchanted Parkway South. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Champion Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Bellingham, the "City of Subdued Excitement", is a city of 92,000 people in the northwest region of Washington State. It is the northernmost city in the contiguous 48 states. Situated on Bellingham Bay, you can venture from downtown and in minutes be in rural farmland, the North Cascades or out on the salt waters around the San Juan Islands.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 115.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.4 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgewood, WA before heading back.
