How far is Madison, AL from New Hope, AL?
The driving distance from Madison, AL to New Hope, AL is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
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City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and New Hope.
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Start on Church Street
21 m · 4 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1847 ft · 48 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Hughes Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hughes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
994 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive
1748 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
17.2 mi · 24 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Main Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Drive
620 ft · 13 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 Madison and New Hope.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Governors Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
17.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to New Hope?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Mountain Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Madison and 15.2 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Hope.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).
#1 Madison
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
| Population | 52,654 |
| Coordinates | 34.6992600, -86.7483300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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