Origin
Ocean Shores, WA
Late night in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ocean Shores, 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
26m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean Shores, WA
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Newton, WA
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Trip Overview
This brief 15.1-mile drive from Ocean Shores to Newton, WA, will take you about 26 minutes, making it a perfect addition to a day trip or a short exploration. You'll primarily travel on State Route 109, Point Brown Avenue Northeast, and Powell Road, with a 54% highway share. Given its short distance and duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this journey. Both your starting point and destination are nestled along the Pacific Coast in Washington, offering a consistent coastal feel throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with more local road segments. With 54% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 6.3 miles along State Route 109. This route is not a monotonous interstate grind; expect the road to shift character as you transition between these main thoroughfares. The overall profile suggests a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 109 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast.
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WA 115 / Damon Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115 / Damon Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WA 109 / State Route 109
Turn right onto WA 109 / State Route 109
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Powell Road
Turn left onto Powell Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 109 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Powell Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Canal Drive Southeast | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Damon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Lake Way Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 109
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
2
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
3
Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
4
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
5
Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
6
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
7
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
8
At end of road, turn right onto WA 115
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
9
Continue on WA 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
10
Turn right onto WA 109
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 109
11
Turn left onto Powell Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Powell Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Powell Road
13
Turn straight onto Ocean Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
14
Arrive at destination
Ocean Beach Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Newton on Saturday
Local time
12:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
26m 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 Ocean Shores, WA to Newton, WA covers 15.1 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 109, Point Brown Avenue Northeast, Powell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Ocean Shores, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles (Point Brown Avenue Northeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles (WA 115 / Damon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ocean Shores, WA to Newton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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