Origin
Oakville, WA
Evening in Oakville on Wednesday
Local time
8:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakville, WA to Newton, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakville, WA
William Jacobs
Newton, WA
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
This 50.9-mile drive from Oakville, WA to Newton, WA will take about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll primarily be on US 12 and Ocean Beach Road, with a significant portion of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect a consistent feel throughout. This is a straightforward drive that doesn't require any overnight stops, offering a convenient option for a quick excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| US Highway 12 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Ocean Beach Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Perry Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Sumner Avenue | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Riverside Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 20.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, WA and Newton, WA.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South State Street
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
South State Street
3
Turn left onto US 12
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Pine Street
4
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Pine Street
5
Continue on US 12
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 12
6
Take the ramp onto US 12
21 mi
·
29 min
·
US 12
Toward Montesano, Aberdeen
7
Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fuller Way
8
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Continue on East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
10
Turn right onto US 101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Alder Street
11
Turn slight left onto US 101
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumner Avenue
12
Continue on US 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 101
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Levee Street
14
Continue on US 101
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
15
Turn left onto US 101
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Perry Avenue
16
Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ocean Beach Road
17
Arrive at destination
Ocean Beach Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25.5 miles from Oakville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.7 — 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 State Street
Turn right onto South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12 / East Pine Street
Turn left onto US 12 / East Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 12
Take the ramp onto US 12 toward Montesano, Aberdeen
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Montesano, Aberdeen
6
35 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
East Market Street
Enter roundabout onto East Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
35.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 101 / North Alder Street
Turn right onto US 101 / North Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.28 one way
$22.56 round trip
$5.63/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.91 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| premium | $6.08 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newton, WA
Evening in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
8:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
20 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
1h 21m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including an uninterrupted segment of 20.9 miles on US 12. While the bulk of the journey is on these main roads, expect a smooth and consistent driving experience. The character of the road is likely to remain consistent, offering a predictable pace for the entire 50.9 miles.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and US Highway 12. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 8 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 State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 12 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 12): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
150 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
175 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
150 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakville, WA and Newton, WA, road signs point toward Montesano and Aberdeen.
Montesano
14 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 12
Aberdeen
14 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 12
About the Cities
Starting in Oakville, WA
Full guide →Founded 1905
Arriving in Newton, WA
Full guide →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 1h 21m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on US 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 12 / East Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 12): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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