How far is Chattanooga, TN from New Hope, TN?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to New Hope, TN is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.64 mi
02h 08m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.64 mi
Kilometers
161.97 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Chattanooga
50.3 mi
01h 04m
To New Hope
50.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 64: Shelbyville

    1167 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beech Grove Road

    757 ft · 13 sec · Beech Grove Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gossburg Road;Dug Hollow Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Gossburg Road;Dug Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bradyville Road

    6 mi · 13 min · Bradyville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    2876 ft · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murfreesboro Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and New Hope.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
82.6 mi · 82%
Bradyville Road
6.03 mi · 6%
Gossburg Road
4.89 mi · 5%
Dug Hollow Road
4.89 mi · 5%
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.05 mi · 1%
Murfreesboro Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 33m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 04m from Chattanooga
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to New Hope?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Chattanooga and 50.3 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga and New Hope, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.56 km).

Chattanooga

#1 Chattanooga

The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.

Population184,742
Coordinates35.0456300, -85.3096800
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,047
Coordinates35.8200700, -86.1602700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-85.30968, 35.04563)
End: New Hope (-86.16027, 35.82007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chattanooga, TN and New Hope, TN. The current time in Chattanooga is 07:54:23, although it is 06:54:23 in New Hope.

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.