How far is Arlington, TX from New London, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to New London, TX is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.45 mi
02h 46m
Flight
130.91 mi
210.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.91 mi
Kilometers
210.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.45 mi
Kilometers
242.12 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New London
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-16T01:24
Arrive New London
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Arlington
75.1 mi
01h 23m
To New London
75.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and New London.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and New London.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    805 ft · 35 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Mesquite Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mesquite Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Center Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · North Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1278 ft · 46 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Continue on East Copeland Road

    2661 ft · 56 sec · East Copeland Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    528 ft · 29 sec · Phillips Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Burnett Street

    90 m · 13 sec · Burnett Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burnett Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and New London.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
107 mi · 71%
Tom Landry Freeway
16.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 135 North
15.4 mi · 10%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.47 mi · 5%
South Mesquite Street
1.16 mi · 1%
East Copeland Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 23m from Arlington
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near New London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to New London?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Arlington and 75.3 miles from New London.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near New London.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and New London. Straight-line distance: 130.91 mi (210.68 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
New London

#2 New London

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,013
Coordinates32.2387700, -94.9404900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: New London (-94.94049, 32.23877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.1 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.13
10.62 gal · 40.2 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.07 $40.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $4.59 $24.38 $48.76
Diesel $3.99 $21.20 $42.41

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 Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and New London. The current time is 01:24:35.

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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.