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Marietta-Alderwood

Washington, United States · North America

About Marietta-Alderwood

Marietta-Alderwood is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bellingham, 45km from San Juan Islands.

Marietta-Alderwood is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 3,906, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Marietta-Alderwood sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marietta-Alderwood to your route.

About Marietta-Alderwood

Marietta-Alderwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marietta-Alderwood had a population of 4,015. Parts of Marietta-Alderwood were annexed into Bellingham in 2019, while the rest remains an unincorporated area.

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Marietta-Alderwood is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.7897 latitude, -122.5537 longitude.

What is the population of Marietta-Alderwood?

Marietta-Alderwood has a population of approximately 3,906 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,906
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
48.7897, -122.5537

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Marietta-Alderwood

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Chuckanut Drive (WA-11)

Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

16 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Marietta-Alderwood

  • 16 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
  • 72 kmLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • 74 kmCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

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