Origin
Newton, WA
Late night in Newton on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, WA to Elma, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Elma, WA
Han
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, WA to Elma, WA covers 36.4 miles and takes about 1h 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, US 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Olympic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 36.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Olympic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Ocean Beach Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.4 miles (Ocean Beach Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles (US 101): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 101 / Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ocean Beach Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Ocean Beach Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 101
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
Navigation decision point
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
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newton, WA to Elma, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Aberdeen along the way.
Aberdeen
12.1 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 16.4 mi | 22m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| US 101 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Simpson Avenue | 2.7 mi | 7m |
| East Wishkah Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Monte Elma Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 16.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, WA and Elma, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
8
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
9
Enter roundabout onto South F Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
South F Street
10
Continue on South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
11
Turn left onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Heron Street
12
Continue on US 12
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hornsby Way
13
Turn right onto US 12
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
14
Continue on US 12
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Olympic Highway
15
Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Schouweiler Road
16
Turn right onto 97100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monte Elma Road
17
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto South 7th Street
182 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 7th Street
19
Turn left
79 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Newton, WA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Newton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elma, WA
The final approach into Elma, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.24 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Elma, WA
Late night in Elma on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Aberdeen, WA
18 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Elma, WA covers 36.4 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Olympic Highway, Ocean Beach Road, US 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $7.62 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 36.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.4 miles (Ocean Beach Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles (US 101): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (US 101 / Simpson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Newton, WA to Elma, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Aberdeen along the way.
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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