How far is Madison, AL from New Hope, AL?

The driving distance from Madison, AL to New Hope, AL is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.74 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.31 mi
43.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.31 mi
Kilometers
43.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.74 mi
Kilometers
57.51 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Priceville
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Madison
17.9 mi
00h 24m
To New Hope
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1683 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    678 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    572 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

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

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Lacon, Vinemont

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    2470 ft · 44 sec · 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wilhite Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilhite Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
22 mi · 62%
565
8.88 mi · 25%
Wilhite Road
2.22 mi · 6%
Sullivan Street
1.12 mi · 3%
2nd Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Priceville
00h 24m from Madison
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

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 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Priceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Madison and 17.8 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Priceville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

113 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 27.31 mi (43.95 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.

Population52,654
Coordinates34.6992600, -86.7483300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population2,927
Coordinates34.3153700, -86.8625000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Madison (-86.74833, 34.69926)
End: New Hope (-86.8625, 34.31537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and New Hope. The current time is 18:52:40.

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.