Origin
McCleary, WA
Afternoon in McCleary on Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCleary, 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
1h 10m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCleary, WA
William Jacobs
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from McCleary, WA to Newton, WA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Olympic Highway, Ocean Beach Road, WA 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Olympic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 19 mi | 25m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| WA 8 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Perry Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| East Wishkah Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Simpson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCleary, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on South Main Street
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto South 7th Street
380 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 7th Street
4
Turn left onto WA 108
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Simpson Avenue
5
Turn left onto WA 108
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 108
6
Turn right onto WA 8
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
WA 8
7
Continue on US 12
19 mi
·
25 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from McCleary, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.3 — 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
|
West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Turn left onto WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 108 / State Route 108
Turn left onto WA 108 / State Route 108
Navigation decision point
6
28.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Aberdeen, WA
22 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
1h 10m 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?
44.2 mi in 1h 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Olympic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 West Maple 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 1h 10m 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: at 0.1 miles (West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 108 / West Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Olympic Highway. 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 (West Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WA 108 / West Simpson 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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