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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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Ocean Beach Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Beach Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ocean Beach Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Ocean Beach Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
645 ft · 26 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Simpson Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Park Street
1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
7 m · 1 sec · South F Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street
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Turn left onto East Heron Street
839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street
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Continue on Hornsby Way
145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way
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Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Continue on Olympic Highway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Olympic Highway
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Turn left onto Schouweiler Road
1505 ft · 42 sec · Schouweiler Road
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Turn right onto Monte Elma Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Monte Elma Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 13 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Elma.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Newton and Elma. Straight-line distance: 30.92 mi (49.76 km).
#1 Newton
Newton is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.0812000, -124.0554500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-123.408738, 47.003278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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