Origin
Newton, WA
Morning in Newton on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, WA to Cosmopolis, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Cosmopolis, WA
Boris Hamer
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, WA to Cosmopolis, WA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Beach Road, US 101, Simpson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Ocean Beach Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near US 101 / Simpson Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (US 101 / Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 101 / West Heron Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 101 / Simpson Avenue
Turn left onto US 101 / Simpson Avenue toward Aberdeen
Navigation decision point
Toward Aberdeen
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 101 / West Heron Street
Turn left onto US 101 / West Heron Street toward Olympia, Raymond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Olympia, Raymond
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 101, South to WA 105: Westport, Raymond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101, South to WA 105: Westport, Raymo...
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 101
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101 toward US 101 South: Cosmopolis, Raymond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101 South: Cosmopolis, Raymond
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newton, WA and Cosmopolis, WA, road signs point toward Aberdeen, Olympia, Raymond and To Wa 105: Westport.
Aberdeen
12.1 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 101
Olympia
15.5 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 101
Raymond
15.5 mi in
|
~28m
|
via US 101
To Wa 105: Westport
16.1 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| US 101 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Simpson Avenue | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| North West Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Park Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Heron Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Beach Road
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, WA and Cosmopolis, WA.
1
Start on Ocean Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Ocean Beach Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 101
4
Turn right onto US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Turn right onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
5th Street
Toward Aberdeen
6
Turn left onto US 101
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
Toward Aberdeen
7
Turn slight right onto US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
8
Turn left onto US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Heron Street
Toward Olympia, Raymond
9
Continue on US 101
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Heron Street
10
Take the exit
127 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 101, South to WA 105: Westport, Raymond
11
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 101
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 101
Toward US 101 South: Cosmopolis, Raymond
13
Turn slight right onto US 101
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Boulevard
14
Continue on US 101
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
15
Turn right onto G Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
G Street
16
Turn left onto 3rd Street
332 ft
·
11 sec
·
3rd Street
17
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cosmopolis, WA
Morning in Cosmopolis on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
37m 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 Newton, WA to Cosmopolis, WA covers 18.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Beach Road, US 101, Simpson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Newton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (US 101 / Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (US 101 / West Heron Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newton, WA and Cosmopolis, WA, road signs point toward Aberdeen, Olympia, Raymond and To Wa 105: Westport.
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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