Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wishkah, WA
nicholas hatherly
Ocean Shores, WA
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The drive from Wishkah, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 101, State Route 109, Ocean Beach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10 miles on US 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Wishkah, WA to Ocean Shores, WA covers 37.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Hoquiam Wishkah Road.
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 37.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles (Hoquiam Wishkah Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Hoquiam Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 101): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Hoquiam Wishkah Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Hoquiam Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto WA 109 / State Route 109
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto WA 115 / State Route 115
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 10 mi | 12m |
| State Route 109 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Youmans Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| East Hoquiam Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Point Brown Avenue Northeast | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 115 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hoquiam Wishkah Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wishkah, WA and Ocean Shores, WA.
Start on 52070
Turn right onto Hoquiam Wishkah Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Hoquiam Road
Continue on Youmans Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Turn right onto Ocean Beach Road
Turn left onto Grass Creek Road
Turn left onto Powell Road
At end of road, turn right onto WA 109
Turn left onto WA 115
Continue on WA 115
Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Enter roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Continue on Point Brown Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast
Keep slight right at fork onto Canal Drive Southeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Wishkah, WA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Wishkah, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Wishkah on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Ocean Shores on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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