How far is Rockaway Beach, OR from Manzanita, OR?
The driving distance from Rockaway Beach, OR to Manzanita, OR is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockaway Beach and Manzanita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockaway Beach and Manzanita.
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Start on South Nehalem Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Turn left onto North Beacon Street
153 m · 25 sec · North Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
6.5 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Nehalem Boulevard
2460 ft · 38 sec · Nehalem Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2385 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on 7th Street
729 ft · 28 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto H Street
1585 ft · 41 sec · H Street
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Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto Laneda Avenue
1812 ft · 42 sec · Laneda Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
26 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockaway Beach and Manzanita.
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.
Oregon Coast Highway
Turn right onto Oregon Coast Highway
6.46 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockaway Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Manzanita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockaway Beach to Manzanita?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wheeler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Rockaway Beach and 6.3 miles from Manzanita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rockaway Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Manzanita.
Stop Ideas Near Wheeler
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 Wheeler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockaway Beach and Manzanita. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).
#1 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manzanita
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 670 |
| Coordinates | 45.7184400, -123.9351400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 4th Street (-123.935099, 45.71844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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