Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forks, WA
Wilawan Pantukang
Arney's Dam Mobile Home Park, WA
William Jacobs
Forks, WA to Arney's Dam Mobile Home Park, WA is 51.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Highway 112, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, offering a straightforward drive. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a relaxed option for a single day. You'll likely find this drive to be a practical connection between two points in a scenic area without significant deviations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Forks Avenue | 50.8 mi | 1h 14m |
| Highway 112 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Lower Dam Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Arney's Dam Mobile Home Park, WA.
Start on US 101
Turn left onto WA 112
Turn left onto Lower Dam Road
Turn left
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
Marietta Mobile Home Court, WA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Forks, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.8 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto WA 112 / Highway 112
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lower Dam Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.72 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| premium | $5.94 | $12.08 | $24.17 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.58 | $25.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Forks on Saturday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Arney's Dam Mobile Home Park on Saturday
Local time
11:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
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.
This route is mostly surface roads, with only a small portion on Highway 112. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 50.8 miles along South Forks Avenue. Expect a rural cruising feel for the majority of the drive, as the highway segment is minimal, suggesting a focus on local roads rather than high-speed travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 50.8 miles in near WA 112 / Highway 112.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Forks, WA to Arney's Dam Mobile Home Park, WA is easy. At 1h 16m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.8 miles (WA 112 / Highway 112): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles (Lower Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
893 ft
Total Descent
833 ft
Highest Point
994 ft
~25.8 mi in
Elevation Range
699 ft
Founded 1945
Forks is a city in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. This little charming town of 3,300 people (2020) serves primarily as a hub for visitors exploring the beaches and mountains of Olympic National Park. Forks is the rainiest town in the contiguous U.S., averaging 120 in (3,000 mm), which led to it becoming well-known as the setting of the Twilight saga. Due to its distance, attractions in the Quillayute area, including La Push, are included here.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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