Origin
Harrington, WA
Evening in Harrington on Friday
Local time
5:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrington, WA to Almira, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrington, WA
nicholas hatherly
Almira, WA
Max Vakhtbovych
Trip Overview
Harrington to Almira is 48.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a turn-heavy local journey that's best suited for a single day. It's a straightforward trip, offering a quick connection between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local drive than a highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on Sunset Highway, Rocklyn Road North, and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.1 miles on Sunset Highway. This segment offers a consistent experience before you begin navigating the more varied local roads closer to Almira. The road's personality is one of gentle transitions and steady progress.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunset Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Linden Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrington, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Linden Street
Turn left onto West Linden Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2 / Sunset Highway
Turn left onto US 2 / Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
3
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 33.1 mi | 41m |
| Rocklyn Road North | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Watson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 33.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington, WA and Almira, WA.
1
Start on WA 23
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto West Linden Street
363 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Linden Street
3
Continue on Rocklyn Road North
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Rocklyn Road North
4
Turn left onto US 2
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunset Highway
5
Continue on US 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Watson Street
6
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunset Highway
7
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Main Avenue
10
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Avenue
11
Continue on US 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sunset Highway
12
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Harrington, WA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Harrington, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Almira, WA
The final approach into Almira, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Almira, WA
Evening in Almira on Friday
Local time
5:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Creston, WA
24 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Harrington, WA to Almira, WA covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunset Highway, Rocklyn Road North, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Harrington, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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.
The drive from Harrington, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrington, WA to Almira, 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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