Origin
Hoquiam, WA
Morning in Hoquiam on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoquiam, WA to Newton, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoquiam, WA
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Newton, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 12.4-mile drive from Hoquiam to Newton, Washington, will only take about 20 minutes, making it a perfect, quick addition to your Pacific Coast explorations. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. Since it's such a brief journey, it easily fits into a single day, allowing you to focus on enjoying the local scenery. The route primarily uses Ocean Beach Road, Perry Avenue, and Lincoln Street, offering a straightforward local driving experience. Given its minimal distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for spontaneous stops or to simply enjoy the proximity of these two Pacific Coast destinations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Perry Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Simpson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Beach Road
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoquiam, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on WA 109
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Simpson Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
5th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Turn left onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Perry Avenue
5
Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
6
Arrive at destination
Ocean Beach Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 101 / 5th Street
Turn left onto US 101 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 101 / Lincoln Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 101 / Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 101 / Perry Avenue
Turn left onto US 101 / Perry Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Ocean Beach Road
Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Newton on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway travel, indicated by a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.8 miles along Ocean Beach Road. This means you'll be navigating through local streets and roads, so keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and road conditions. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and transitions, typical of local routes connecting communities within the same region. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through these familiar roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Ocean Beach Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 101 / 5th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 101 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 101 / Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 101 / Perry Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Ocean Beach Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 101 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 101 / Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 101 / Perry Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, WA before heading back.
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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