How far is Newton, WA from Elma, WA?

The driving distance from Newton, WA to Elma, WA is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.86 mi
00h 53m
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
36.86 mi
Kilometers
59.32 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elma
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM PDT
Return by in Newton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Elma
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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 Newton
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Elma
18.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Elma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Elma.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Beach Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Beach Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Ocean Beach Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Ocean Beach Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    645 ft · 26 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Simpson Avenue

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South F Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South F Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Olympic Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Schouweiler Road

    1505 ft · 42 sec · Schouweiler Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monte Elma Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Elma.

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
16.4 mi · 44%
Ocean Beach Road
7.84 mi · 21%
Simpson Avenue
2.73 mi · 7%
East Wishkah Street
1.43 mi · 4%
Monte Elma Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Lincoln Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Continue on Olympic Highway

16.4 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cosmopolis
00h 26m from Newton
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Elma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newton to Elma?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.1 miles from Newton and 18.7 miles from Elma.

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 5.9 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Elma.

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 Newton and Elma. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).

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#1 Newton

Newton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.0812000, -124.0554500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Elma

#2 Elma

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population3,378
Coordinates47.0034300, -123.4087700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocean Beach Road (-124.05549, 47.081195)
End: (-123.408738, 47.003278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.24 $14.47
Premium $5.77 $7.50 $15.00
Diesel $5.47 $7.11 $14.21

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 Newton and Elma. The current time is 23:49:55.

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.