Origin
Sumas, WA
Late night in Sumas on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sumas, WA to Lawrence, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sumas, WA
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Lawrence, WA
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Trip Overview
Sumas to Lawrence is 12.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Nooksack Road and Lawrence Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, local drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a small segment of a larger journey. You won't need to pack much for this trip, but be aware of the local road nature.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Lawrence Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Easterbrook Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Badger Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Hopewell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nooksack Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumas, WA and Lawrence, WA.
1
Start on WA 9
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cherry Street
2
Continue on WA 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Easterbrook Road
3
Continue on WA 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Badger Road
4
Turn left onto WA 9
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Nooksack Road
5
Continue on WA 9
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
Nooksack Road
6
Continue on WA 9
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Nooksack Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Nooksack Road
8
Continue on WA 9
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hopewell Road
9
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lawrence Road
10
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Turn left onto WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Lawrence, WA
Late night in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with no highway miles at all. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Nooksack Road. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on Nooksack Road, then Lawrence Road, and finally Easterbrook Road. Expect a more intimate driving experience on these local roads, with frequent turns and potentially slower speeds compared to highways. The drive progresses by transitioning you through these distinct local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Nooksack Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 4 miles in near WA 9 / Nooksack Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (WA 9 / Lawrence Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Nooksack 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 4 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.3 miles (WA 9 / Lawrence Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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