Bellingham to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.2 miles 74.3 km · straight line
60 miles estimated 96.6 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bellingham from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada?

The distance from Bellingham to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is 46.2 miles (74.3 km) as the crow flies. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is located WSW of Bellingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60 miles, taking about 1h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Bellingham is in Washington, United States, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 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 Bellingham to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bellingham & Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Quick Facts

Bellingham
48.76°N, 122.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
21m elevation
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
48.43°N, 123.37°W
America/Vancouver
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 539.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients