How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from New Hope, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to New Hope, TN is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
78.36 mi
01h 32m
Flight
72.13 mi
116.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.36 mi
Kilometers
126.11 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T10:23
Arrive New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From City of Murfreesboro
39.2 mi
00h 46m
To New Hope
39.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on New Salem Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1598 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and New Hope.

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
72.1 mi · 92%
North Cedar Avenue
1.63 mi · 2%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi · 1%
US 72
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

71.8 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 46m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to New Hope?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 39.1 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 72.13 mi (116.08 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: New Hope (-85.6583, 35.00508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and New Hope. The current time is 10:23:52.

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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.