Origin
Elma, WA
Late night in Elma on Tuesday
Local time
1:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elma, WA to Newton, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elma, WA
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Newton, WA
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Trip Overview
This 36.1-mile drive from Elma, WA to Newton, WA is a quick trip, estimated to take just under an hour. With a fuel cost around $8, it’s an economical option. The route sticks to local roads, primarily using Olympic Highway and Ocean Beach Road, with no highway driving involved. It's perfectly suited as a day trip, offering a straightforward journey between two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. You'll find this drive offers a relaxed pace, ideal for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Highway | 16.3 mi | 21m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Perry Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| East Wishkah Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Monte Elma Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Olympic Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 7th Street
182 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 7th Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on 97100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Monte Elma Road
5
Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Schouweiler Road
6
Take the ramp
435 ft
·
11 sec
7
Merge onto US 12
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Olympic Highway
8
Continue on US 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Wishkah Street
9
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fuller Way
10
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
11
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
12
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Alder Street
13
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
14
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 101
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Levee Street
16
Continue on US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
17
Turn left onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Perry Avenue
18
Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
19
Arrive at destination
Ocean Beach Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Elma, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Schouweiler Road
Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
Navigation decision point
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 101 / North Alder Street
Turn right onto US 101 / North Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.11 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newton, WA
Late night in Newton on Tuesday
Local time
1:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Aberdeen, WA
18 mi in
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
8 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads are mostly Olympic Highway and Ocean Beach Road, giving you a genuine feel for the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on Olympic Highway. This drive is characterized by its frequent turns and local road feel, rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. It’s a more intimate driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Olympic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Schouweiler Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Elma, WA
Full guide →Elma is a city in the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Olympic Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Schouweiler Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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