How far is Hoover, AL from New Hope, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to New Hope, AL is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and New Hope.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden
1853 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
28.1 mi · 41 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 Hoover 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.
I-59 North
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover 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 Hoover to New Hope?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Hoover and 58.7 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Partly Sunny near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Steele
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 Steele.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 81.77 mi (131.59 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
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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