Origin
Elma, WA
Afternoon in Elma on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elma, WA to Newton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elma, WA
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Newton, WA
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Trip Overview
This 36.1-mile drive from Elma, WA to Newton, WA is a quick trip, estimated to take just under an hour. With a fuel cost around $8, it’s an economical option. The route sticks to local roads, primarily using Olympic Highway and Ocean Beach Road, with no highway driving involved. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, offering a straightforward journey between two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. You'll find this drive offers a relaxed pace, ideal for a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads are mostly Olympic Highway and Ocean Beach Road, giving you a genuine feel for the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on Olympic Highway. This drive is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. It’s a more intimate driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Olympic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Schouweiler Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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Schouweiler Road
Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
Navigation decision point
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 101 / North Alder Street
Turn right onto US 101 / North Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 16.3 mi | 21m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Perry Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| East Wishkah Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Monte Elma Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 7th Street
182 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 7th Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on 97100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monte Elma Road
5
Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Schouweiler Road
6
Take the ramp
435 ft
·
11 sec
7
Merge onto US 12
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Olympic Highway
8
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
9
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fuller Way
10
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
12
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Alder Street
13
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
14
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 101
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Levee Street
16
Continue on US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
17
Turn left onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Perry Avenue
18
Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
19
Arrive at destination
Ocean Beach Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Elma, WA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Elma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newton, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newton, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newton, WA
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Aberdeen, WA
18 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elma, WA to Newton, WA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Olympic Highway, Ocean Beach Road, Perry Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Elma, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Schouweiler Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elma, WA to Newton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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