Arlington, Washington to Bellingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.2 miles 67.9 km · straight line
54.9 miles estimated 88.3 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
337° NNW bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Washington from Bellingham?

The distance from Arlington, Washington to Bellingham is 42.2 miles (67.9 km) as the crow flies. Bellingham is located NNW of Arlington, Washington. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.9 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Washington and Bellingham. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Washington to Bellingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Washington & Bellingham

Quick Facts

Arlington, Washington
48.20°N, 122.13°W
America/Los_Angeles
35m elevation
Bellingham
48.76°N, 122.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 590.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients