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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.47 mi
02h 28m
Flight
81.77 mi
131.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.77 mi
Kilometers
131.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.47 mi
Kilometers
189.05 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T07:32
Arrive New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
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
Steele
AL

Town

From Hoover
58.8 mi
01h 14m
To New Hope
58.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 48 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  26. 26

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Grove Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Johnson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Johnson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Drive

    136 m · 9 sec · Main Drive

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
45.2 mi · 38%
Florida Short Route
17.2 mi · 15%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 15%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Steele
01h 14m from Hoover
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Anniston

47 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

73 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 81.77 mi (131.59 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Hope

City in Madison County, Alabama

Population2,800
Coordinates34.5371200, -86.3942600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: New Hope (-86.39426, 34.53712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.69 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.36
8.28 gal · 31.38 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and New Hope. The current time is 07:32:47.

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.