Bellingham to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bellingham from Seattle?

The distance from Bellingham to Seattle is 80 miles (128.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located S of Bellingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.2 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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. 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 Bellingham and Seattle. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.