Origin
Harrington, WA
Late night in Harrington on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrington, WA to Almira, 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
1h 7m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrington, WA
nicholas hatherly
Almira, WA
Max Vakhtbovych
Trip Overview
Harrington to Almira is 48.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Sunset Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the same region. Expect a turn-heavy local journey that's best suited for a single day. It's a straightforward trip, offering a quick connection between these two points without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Highway | 33.1 mi | 41m |
| Rocklyn Road North | 12.5 mi | 19m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Watson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunset Highway
— 33.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington, WA and Almira, WA.
1
Start on WA 23
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto West Linden Street
363 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Linden Street
3
Continue on Rocklyn Road North
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Rocklyn Road North
4
Turn left onto US 2
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Sunset Highway
5
Continue on US 2
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Watson Street
6
Continue on US 2
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunset Highway
7
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Avenue
8
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 2
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Main Avenue
10
Continue on US 2
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Avenue
11
Continue on US 2
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Sunset Highway
12
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
North 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Harrington, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Linden Street
Turn left onto West Linden Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2 / Sunset Highway
Turn left onto US 2 / Sunset Highway
Navigation decision point
3
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Almira, WA
Late night in Almira on Tuesday
Local time
3:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Creston, WA
24 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
2 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local drive than a highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on Sunset Highway, Rocklyn Road North, and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.1 miles on Sunset Highway. This segment offers a consistent experience before you begin navigating the more varied local roads closer to Almira. The road's personality is one of gentle transitions and steady progress.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.1 mi on Sunset Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.2 miles in near West Linden Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrington, WA to Almira, WA is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.1 miles on Sunset 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: at 0.2 miles (West Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (US 2 / Sunset Highway): Navigation decision point; at 48.3 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Almira, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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