Located on the eastern shore of Puget Sound along I-5 in extreme northwest Washington, Ferndale, WA is only a short drive from the Canadian border. Ferndale is best visited during the warmer months of July, August, and June, though it can be cold during the winter. The city is located on the northwest coast of the United States and is about 25 miles from the Canadian border. Using an average US MPG of 21.6 and gas prices of 2.27 a gallon, Ferndale is not too far away from the Canadian border.