Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferndale, WA
Engin Akyurt
Lawrence, WA
King Zubby
This short 15.7-mile drive from Ferndale to Lawrence in Washington is easily manageable in just 27 minutes, making it perfect for a day trip. You'll be sticking to local roads like East Smith Road, West Smith Road, and Mount Baker Highway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $3, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. This route offers a straightforward journey within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for a quick excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Smith Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Smith Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hovander Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hannegan Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ferndale, WA and Lawrence, WA.
Start on Main Street
Turn slight right onto Hovander Road
Continue on West Smith Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
Keep slight right at fork onto East Smith Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 542
Continue on WA 542
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
Continue on WA 9
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto East Smith Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Slight right onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.18 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.39 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Ferndale on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a significant portion of the journey involving navigating community roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on East Smith Road. Since there's a 0% highway share, this drive feels consistently like a local exploration rather than a high-speed transit. The road's character is defined by its frequent turns and the absence of highway speeds, offering a more intimate driving experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near Hannegan Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Hannegan Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.2 miles (East Smith Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (WA 542 / Mount Baker Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
404 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
332 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
308 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ferndale, WA to Lawrence, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Sumas along the way.
Sumas
Founded 1872
Ferndale is a city in the Northwest Washington region of Washington State, North of Bellingham on I-5.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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