How far is Huntsville, AL from New Brockton, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to New Brockton, AL is about 269.1 miles (433 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.07 mi
05h 18m
Flight
234.2 mi
376.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.2 mi
Kilometers
376.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.07 mi
Kilometers
433.02 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
134.8 mi
02h 39m
To New Brockton
134.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and New Brockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and New Brockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street Southeast

    111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street Northeast

    2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1580 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    18 mi · 27 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rocky Head Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rocky Head Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Mc Kinnon Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinnon Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinnon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and New Brockton.

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 35%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 28%
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 16%
Elba Highway
25.7 mi · 10%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 7%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
234.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
02h 39m from Huntsville
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Brockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to New Brockton?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Huntsville and 134.3 miles from New Brockton.

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

The direct path is about 234.2 miles (376.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Brockton.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and New Brockton. Straight-line distance: 234.2 mi (376.91 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
New Brockton

#2 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: New Brockton (-85.92939, 31.38572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.49 gal
35.94 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.88
18.98 gal · 71.88 L
Estimated CO2
84.3 kg one way
Round trip: 168.7 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.94 $71.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.42 $80.84
Premium $4.63 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.42 $51.39 $102.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and New Brockton. The current time is 01:41:26.

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.