Lynden to Lawrence is 13 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Hampton Road and Nooksack Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick hop perfect for a single day, ideal if you're looking for a simple connection between these two nearby communities without a long commitment. You won't encounter any major highways on this journey, making it a more relaxed, community-focused experience.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hampton Road
4.7 mi
8m
Nooksack Road
2.5 mi
4m
Lawrence Road
2.3 mi
3m
Van Buren Road
1.1 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Hopewell Road
0.4 mi
<1m
North Washington Street
0.4 mi
1m
West Columbia Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Hampton Road
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynden, WA and Lawrence, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
358 ft·20 sec·1st Street
3
Turn left onto East Grover Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·East Grover Street
4
Turn right onto Nooksack Avenue
371 ft·12 sec·Nooksack Avenue
5
Continue on Hampton Road
4.7 mi·8 min·Hampton Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Van Buren Road
7
Continue on North Washington Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
8
Turn left onto WA 544
0.6 mi·54 sec·East Main Street
9
Continue on WA 544
0.4 mi·37 sec·West Columbia Street
10
Continue on WA 9
2.5 mi·4 min·Nooksack Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9
249 ft·5 sec·Nooksack Road
12
Continue on WA 9
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hopewell Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9
2.3 mi·3 min·Lawrence Road
14
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Grover Street
Turn left onto East Grover Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Nooksack Avenue
Turn right onto Nooksack Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip|~9m in|Van Buren Road
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in|WA 544 / East Main Street
Turn left onto WA 544 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$3.02
$6.04
premium
$6.08
$3.11
$6.22
diesel
$5.35
$2.74
$5.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.9
0
$1.37
$0.62
Efficient EV
3.3
0
$1.14
$0.52
EV Truck/SUV
5.2
0
$1.82
$0.83
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Lynden, WA
Evening
in Lynden on Wednesday
Local time
6:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
ESE 2 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 24 at 9:06PM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 11:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Lawrence, WA
Evening
in Lawrence on Wednesday
Local time
6:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
SE 0 to 3 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 24 at 9:06PM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 11:37AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
23m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 4.7 miles along Hampton Road. You'll be making frequent turns as you transition between Hampton Road, Nooksack Road, and Lawrence Road. This kind of driving means you'll want to stay attentive, as the road personality is defined by its numerous intersections and transitions rather than long, sweeping stretches. It's a route that keeps you engaged with the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Hampton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 1st 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 13 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (East Grover Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nooksack Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
149 ft60 ft
Total Climb
96 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
149 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
89 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Hampton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (1st Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (East Grover Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nooksack Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, WA before heading back.
