Origin
Newton, WA
Night in Newton on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, WA to Montesano, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Montesano, WA
Nishant Vyas
Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, WA to Montesano, WA covers 27.2 miles and takes about 49m 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 8.3 miles on Olympic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 27.2 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 8.3 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 13 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
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 27.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles (West Wynooche Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
West Wynooche Avenue
Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
South Fleet Street
Turn right onto South Fleet Street
Navigation decision point
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Montesano, 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 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| 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 |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Park Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 8.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, WA and Montesano, 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
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Olympic Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
16
Turn left onto WA 107
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Wynooche Avenue
18
Turn right onto South Fleet Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Fleet Street
19
Turn uturn
356 ft
·
28 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.39 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Montesano, WA
Night in Montesano on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
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
49m 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 Montesano, WA covers 27.2 miles and takes about 49m 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 13.6 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 $5.69 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 27.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.8 miles (West Wynooche Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Newton, WA to Montesano, 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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