Ocean Shores, WA Road Trips
Ocean Shores, WA serves as a quiet starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Ocean Shores, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
162.4 mi
Everett, WA
Quickest Drive
26m
Newton, WA
Plan Around Ocean Shores, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ocean Shores, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ocean Shores, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ocean Shores, WA
Driving from Ocean Shores, WA
The typical drive from Ocean Shores, WA covers about 87 miles and takes around 2h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 143 miles (3h 19m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ocean Shores, WA include Kirkland, WA (142.5 mi, 3h 19m), Seattle, WA (134.6 mi, 3h 8m), Tacoma, WA (103.5 mi, 2h 31m), Wishkah, WA (37.6 mi, 1h 4m), and Newton, WA (15.1 mi, 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from Ocean Shores, WA, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Ocean Shores, WA and 2 routes heading into Ocean Shores, WA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 143 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ocean Shores, WA covers 143 miles and takes approximately 3h 19m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Ocean Shores, WA runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from Ocean Shores, WA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ocean Shores, WA include Kirkland, WA, Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA and Wishkah, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ocean Shores, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,076
Median Income
$62,750
Median Home Value
$378,000
Median Age
64.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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