Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13 mi
21 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.
Lynden, WA
cottonbro studio
Lawrence, WA
King Zubby
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Lynden, WA and Lawrence, WA.
Start on Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Turn left onto East Grover Street
Turn right onto Nooksack Avenue
Continue on Hampton Road
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
Continue on North Washington Street
Turn left onto WA 544
Continue on WA 544
Continue on WA 9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9
Continue on WA 9
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9
Arrive at destination
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.
At end of road, turn right onto 1st Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn left onto East Grover Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Nooksack Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Van Buren Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WA 544 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.18 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| premium | $5.39 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lynden on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Destination
Morning in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
96 ft
Total Descent
55 ft
Highest Point
149 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
89 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden, WA
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 14:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 14:30-00:00
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Lynden, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Lynden, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Lynden, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 5:00-21:00, Su 6:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa unknown "please ad...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Fr 6:00-18:30, Sa 6:00-16:00
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Everson, WA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden, WA
Cuisine: sandwich;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 07:30-19:30
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Lynden
Visit websiteArtwork
Near the end, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Ruins
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Artwork
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Lynden, WA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Lynden, WA
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1874
Lynden is a city of almost 15,000 people (2018) in the Northwest Washington region of Washington State. Lynden pays homage to its Dutch heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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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