How far is Elma, WA from Newton, WA?
The driving distance from Elma, WA to Newton, WA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Newton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Monte Elma Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road
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Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
1222 ft · 31 sec · Schouweiler Road
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Take the ramp slight right
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue on East Wishkah Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
156 m · 16 sec · Levee Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Perry Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Perry Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ocean Beach Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Beach Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma and Newton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Olympic Highway
Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Elma and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elma to Newton?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cosmopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Elma and 18.1 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Elma and Light Rain Likely near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Cosmopolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cosmopolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Newton. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).
#1 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
Newton is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.0812000, -124.0554500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-124.05545, 47.0812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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