How far is Hamar, ND from New Rockford, ND?
The driving distance from Hamar, ND to New Rockford, ND is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Foster County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamar and New Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamar and New Rockford.
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Start on the route
990 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Hamar Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hamar Road
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Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast
2615 ft · 1 min · 29th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 93rd Avenue Northeast
2040 ft · 1 min · 93rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
2642 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
3026 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street South
13 m · 1 sec · 8th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamar and New Rockford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 15
Turn right onto State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Hamar and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near New Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamar to New Rockford?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grace City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Hamar and 18.8 miles from New Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Hamar and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near New Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Grace City
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 Grace City.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamar and New Rockford. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).
#1 Hamar
Hamar is a place in North Dakota, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8436100, -98.5734400 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Rockford
City in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 77 |
| Coordinates | 47.6800000, -99.1379000 |
| Altitude | 467 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street South (-99.137912, 47.68)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.14 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.62 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Diesel | $6.01 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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