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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.11 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.92 mi
49.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.92 mi
Kilometers
49.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM PDT
Return by in Elma
Sat, Apr 18, 3:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elma
2026-04-18T01:12
Arrive Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elma
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cosmopolis
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Elma
18 mi
00h 29m
To Newton
18.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Monte Elma Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schouweiler Road

    1222 ft · 31 sec · Schouweiler Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    133 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    156 m · 16 sec · Levee Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perry Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Perry Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ocean Beach Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ocean Beach Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
16.3 mi · 45%
Ocean Beach Road
7.84 mi · 22%
Perry Avenue
3.44 mi · 10%
Sumner Avenue
2.13 mi · 6%
East Wishkah Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Monte Elma Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cosmopolis
00h 29m from Elma
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cosmopolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cosmopolis.

RAIL

Centralia station

68 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

74 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

85 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

89 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Newton. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).

Elma

#1 Elma

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population3,378
Coordinates47.0034300, -123.4087700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newton

Newton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0812000, -124.0554500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Elma (-123.40877, 47.00343)
End: Newton (-124.05545, 47.0812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.29
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elma and Newton. The current time is 01:12:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.