How far is Wishkah, WA from Ocean Shores, WA?

The driving distance from Wishkah, WA to Ocean Shores, WA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
35.16 mi
00h 53m
Flight
20.65 mi
33.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.16 mi
Kilometers
56.58 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM PDT
Return by in Wishkah
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wishkah
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Ocean Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 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
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wishkah
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
Hoquiam
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Wishkah
18.8 mi
00h 26m
To Ocean Shores
16.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wishkah and Ocean Shores.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wishkah and Ocean Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on Wishkah Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wishkah Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hoquiam Wishkah Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hoquiam Wishkah Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hoquiam Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East Hoquiam Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Youmans Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Youmans Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ocean Beach Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grass Creek Road

    1262 ft · 48 sec · Grass Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Powell Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Powell Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 109

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 109

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 115

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115

  11. 11

    Continue on Damon Road

    1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    44 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast

    897 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Canal Drive Southeast

    2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Canal Drive Southeast

    1765 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Drive Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wishkah and Ocean Shores.

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 109
6.28 mi · 18%
Ocean Beach Road
6.06 mi · 17%
Youmans Road
2.95 mi · 8%
East Hoquiam Road
2.3 mi · 7%
Point Brown Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 7%
State Route 115
1.91 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

9.96 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoquiam
00h 26m from Wishkah
Leave By
4:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Wishkah and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wishkah to Ocean Shores?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 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?

Hoquiam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Wishkah and 16.4 miles from Ocean Shores.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Wishkah and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Hoquiam

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

77 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

83 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

88 mi away
900 Marine Drive
BUS

Warrenton, Oregon

91 mi away
695 S. Highway 101

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wishkah and Ocean Shores. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.23 km).

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#1 Wishkah

Wishkah is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1178700, -123.7721100
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Ocean Shores

#2 Ocean Shores

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population6,724
Coordinates46.9737000, -124.1562900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Wishkah Road (-123.771993, 47.11769)
End: Canal Drive Southeast (-124.156092, 46.973706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.98
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.49 $12.98
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $5.77 $7.16 $14.31
Diesel $5.47 $6.78 $13.56

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 Wishkah and Ocean Shores. The current time is 23:58:12.

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.