How far is Dothan, AL from New Hope, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to New Hope, AL is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and New Hope.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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2938 ft · 1 min
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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1203 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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69.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
46.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
25.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
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Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Florida Short Route
12.5 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Grove Road
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Turn right onto Johnson Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Johnson Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Drive
136 m · 9 sec · Main Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and New Hope.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wetumpka Highway
Continue straight
69.8 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny near New Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to New Hope?
The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Dothan and 138.2 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Partly Sunny near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Rockford
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 Rockford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 236.26 mi (380.22 km).
#1 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hope
City in Madison County, Alabama
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 34.5371200, -86.3942600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hope (-86.39426, 34.53712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.79 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.85 | $105.70 |
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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