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Trip from Bellingham, WA to Woodinville, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

80 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States

Bellingham, WA

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city in King County, Washington, United States

Woodinville, WA

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Trip Overview

This 80-mile drive from Bellingham, WA to Woodinville, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-5 and I-405, with a segment on WA 522, this route is almost entirely highway, making for a predictable travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick trip. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times within the Pacific Coast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40 miles from Bellingham, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 69.6 mi 1h 21m
I 405 6.1 mi 7m
WA 522 0.9 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
131st Avenue Northeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 69.6 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Woodinville, WA.

1

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

70 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 405

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 405
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 23A Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto WA 522

0.9 mi · 1 min · WA 522
14

Take the exit

454 ft · 11 sec
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

432 ft · 10 sec
Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
16

Turn slight right onto WA 202

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 131st Avenue Northeast
17

Turn left onto Northeast 175th Street

479 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 175th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right

78 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 38 minute drive, aim to depart during off-peak hours, perhaps mid-morning or early afternoon, to avoid potential congestion on I-5 and I-405. Since the route is only 80 miles and has no designated stops, you have the freedom to fuel up before you leave Bellingham or at any point along the way. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you get closer to the Seattle metropolitan area. The most practical tip for this route is to utilize a GPS with real-time traffic updates to navigate any unexpected slowdowns on the freeway system.

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 40 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 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 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40 miles or 49m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodinville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellingham, WA

This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 69.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Washington State, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stanwood, WA

40 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Burlington, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stanwood, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Martini Brunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mount Vernon, Washington

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.6

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13604045915

Visit website

Rachawadee Thai Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mount Vernon, Washington

0.6 mi

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mount Vernon, Washington

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Quantum Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13602301349

Visit website

Martini Brunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.6

Mount Vernon, Washington

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13604045915

Visit website

Rachawadee Thai Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.6

Mount Vernon, Washington

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13603366699

Visit website

Il Granaio Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 28.6

Mount Vernon, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13604190674

Visit website

Bellingham Cider Company Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13605108494

Visit website

The Loft Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13603065668

Visit website

Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.6

Mount Vernon, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13603360951

Visit website

Arlis's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–1:30 pm

+13606471788

Visit website

Pel'meni Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Bellingham, Washington

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13607382982

Visit website

Quantum Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13602301349

Visit website

Apothecary Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13608532003

Visit website

The Garage Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22.9

Sedro-Woolley, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13604886182

Woodinville Whiskey Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80

Woodinville, Washington

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14255178220

Visit website

North Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.3

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14253886600

Visit website

Escape Everett

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.9

Everett, Washington

Visit website

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.6

Everett, Washington

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18773423404

Visit website

Sandbox VR

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 80

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14254037557

Visit website

Jetty Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.1

Everett, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14252578304

Boeing Future of Flight​

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 68.6

Mukilteo, Washington

Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm

+18004641476

Visit website

Conundroom Escape Rooms Willows BP: School of Magic, Crafted, Kids Birthday Parties

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 80

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9:30 pm

+14255521430

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 79.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
7
78.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward WA 522 East: Woodinville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 23A Toward WA 522 East: Woodinville
7
79.5 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond
7
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward WA 202 East: Woodinville, Redmond

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.74 one way

$33.49 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $17.56 $35.12
premium $5.77 $18.17 $36.33
diesel $5.61 $17.66 $35.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24 0 $8.40 $3.84
Efficient EV 20 0 $7.00 $3.20
EV Truck/SUV 32 0 $11.20 $5.12

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bellingham, WA

Morning in Bellingham on Sunday

Local time

9:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodinville, WA

Morning in Woodinville on Sunday

Local time

9:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 38m 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

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 80
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 80-mile stretch, with 96% of the drive taking place on major freeways like I-5 and I-405. The longest uninterrupted section of this drive is a substantial 69.6 miles on I-5, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the highway focus means efficient travel, it also suggests a less varied landscape, primarily consisting of straightforward interstate driving. The transition to WA 522 will mark a slight change in scenery as you approach your destination.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bellingham, WA to Woodinville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.

Renton

71.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 80 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodinville, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Woodinville, WA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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