Origin
Newton, WA
Afternoon in Newton on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
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
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 mostly surface roads. 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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, WA and Cosmopolis, WA.
Start on Ocean Beach Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Ocean Beach Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
Turn right onto US 101
Turn right onto US 101
Turn left onto US 101
Turn slight right onto US 101
Turn left onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Take the exit
Continue on US 101
Keep slight left at fork onto US 101
Turn slight right onto US 101
Continue on US 101
Turn right onto G Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 101 / Simpson Avenue toward Aberdeen
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 101 / West Heron Street toward Olympia, Raymond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Newton on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Cosmopolis on Saturday
Local time
12:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
18.8 mi in 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
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.
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
Olympia
Raymond
To Wa 105: Westport
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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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