How far is Penn Cove Park, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Penn Cove Park, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.19 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.93 mi
6.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.93 mi
Kilometers
6.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.19 mi
Kilometers
8.35 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Return by in Penn Cove Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Cove Park
2026-04-23T05:04
Arrive Oak Harbor
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Penn Cove Park
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Coupeville
WA

Town in Washington (state), U.

From Penn Cove Park
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Oak Harbor
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Cove Park and Oak Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Cove Park and Oak Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Heights Road

    1905 ft · 55 sec · Scenic Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monroe Landing Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Landing Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 20

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Pioneer Way

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Pioneer Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Midway Boulevard

    1368 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Cove Park and Oak Harbor.

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
2.14 mi · 41%
Monroe Landing Road
1.66 mi · 32%
Southeast Pioneer Way
0.68 mi · 13%
Scenic Heights Road
0.36 mi · 7%
Southeast Midway Boulevard
0.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Turn right onto State Route 20

2.14 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coupeville
00h 05m from Penn Cove Park
Leave By
8:08 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Penn Cove Park and Mostly Sunny near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Cove Park to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coupeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Penn Cove Park and 2.7 miles from Oak Harbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Penn Cove Park and Mostly Sunny near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Coupeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coupeville, 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 Coupeville.

RAIL

Stanwood station

25 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

36 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

44 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

51 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Cove Park and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 3.93 mi (6.33 km).

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#1 Penn Cove Park

Penn Cove Park is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2398200, -122.6732200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Heights Road (-122.673328, 48.240023)
End: Southeast Midway Boulevard (-122.643298, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.69 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.36 gal · 1.38 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.00 $2.00
Premium $5.77 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.47 $0.98 $1.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Cove Park and Oak Harbor. The current time is 05:04:51.

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.