Origin
Seattle, WA
Late night in Seattle on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
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Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Seattle, WA to Ocean Shores, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
134.5 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seattle, WA
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Ocean Shores, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Seattle, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.2 miles from Seattle, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 134.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.8 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward Airport Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Airport Way
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Seattle, WA and Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Taholah.
Port Angeles
61.2 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Taholah
112.8 mi in
|
~2h 30m
|
via WA 109
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 60.8 mi | 1h 16m |
| WA 8 | 21 mi | 26m |
| Olympic Highway | 19 mi | 25m |
| State Route 109 | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| US 101 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seattle, WA and Ocean Shores, WA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Madison Street
204 ft
·
11 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
308 ft
·
14 sec
·
4th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
Continue on I 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 5
Toward I 90 East, I 5 South: Bellevue, Portland
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma, Portland
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 5
Toward Airport Way
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
30 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Toward I 5 South: Sea-Tac Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
30 mi
·
36 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
13
Continue on US 101
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 101
14
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
21 mi
·
26 min
·
WA 8
15
Continue on US 12
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
16
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
17
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fuller Way
18
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
19
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
20
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Alder Street
21
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
22
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 101
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Levee Street
24
Turn left onto WA 109
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Emerson Avenue
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
25
Continue on WA 109
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 109
26
Turn left onto WA 115
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 115
27
Continue on WA 115
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Damon Road
28
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
29
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
146 ft
·
4 sec
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
30
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
31
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ocean Lake Way Northeast
32
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
33
Keep slight right at fork onto Canal Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Drive Southeast
34
Arrive at destination
Canal Drive Southeast
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.2 miles from Seattle, WA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ocean Shores, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Seattle, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Seattle, WA
This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Seattle, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 60.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.2 mi from Seattle, WA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Seattle, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 miles.
Arriving in Ocean Shores, WA
The final approach into Ocean Shores, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ocean Shores, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.15 one way
$56.30 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $30.54 | $61.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.70 | $59.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.12 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Ocean Shores, WA
Late night in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Shelton, WA
67 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
3h 7m 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 Seattle, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 134.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, WA 8, Olympic Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.2 miles from Seattle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 134.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Seattle, WA and Ocean Shores, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Taholah.
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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