How far is Wheeler, OR from Rockaway Beach, OR?
The driving distance from Wheeler, OR to Rockaway Beach, OR is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheeler and Rockaway Beach.
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Start on Gregory Street
138 m · 25 sec · Gregory Street
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Turn left onto Oregon Coast Highway
3261 ft · 1 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
6.5 mi · 12 min · Oregon Coast Highway
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Turn left onto South Nehalem Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Nehalem Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheeler and Rockaway Beach.
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
Continue on Oregon Coast Highway
6.5 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 Wheeler and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wheeler to Rockaway Beach?
The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Manzanita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Wheeler and 3.9 miles from Rockaway Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wheeler and Mostly Cloudy near Rockaway Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Manzanita
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 Manzanita.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wheeler and Rockaway Beach. Straight-line distance: 6.02 mi (9.69 km).
#1 Wheeler
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 45.6890000, -123.8806900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockaway Beach
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,436 |
| Coordinates | 45.6134400, -123.9429100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockaway Beach (-123.94291, 45.61344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
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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