Origin
Newton, WA
Morning in Newton on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, WA to Hoquiam, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Hoquiam, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, WA to Hoquiam, WA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Beach Road, US 101, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Ocean Beach Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| US 101 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Emerson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Simpson Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Beach Road
— 7.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, WA and Hoquiam, WA.
1
Start on Ocean Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Ocean Beach Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 101
4
Turn right onto US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Turn right onto WA 109
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Emerson Avenue
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
6
Turn sharp left onto WA 109
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
Simpson Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
WA 109
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ocean Beach Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Ocean Beach Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 101
At end of road, turn right onto US 101
Navigation decision point
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 101 / Lincoln Street
Turn right onto US 101 / Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 109 / Emerson Avenue
Turn right onto WA 109 / Emerson Avenue toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ocean Shores, Taholah
6
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WA 109 / Simpson Avenue
Turn sharp left onto WA 109 / Simpson Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.15 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hoquiam, WA
Morning in Hoquiam on Sunday
Local time
8:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
20m 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?
12.3 mi in 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.8 mi on Ocean Beach Road.
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 around 1.4 miles in near Ocean Beach Road.
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 20m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Ocean Beach Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles (US 101): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 101 / Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.8 miles on Ocean Beach Road. 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 1.4 miles (Ocean Beach Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.8 miles (US 101): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (US 101 / Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoquiam, 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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