Origin
Hoquiam, WA
Night in Hoquiam on Friday
Local time
9:00 PM
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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Beach Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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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
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
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
Night in Newton on Friday
Local time
9:00 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Newton, WA covers 12.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Beach Road, Perry Avenue, Lincoln Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Hoquiam, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Hoquiam, 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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