How far is Meridian, MS from New Hope, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to New Hope, MS is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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.
Human settlement in Noxubee County, Mississippi, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and New Hope.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 14 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
660 ft · 17 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 23rd Avenue
1190 ft · 27 sec · 23rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
120 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2706 ft · 46 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on 4th Street
541 ft · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Dale Drive
3017 ft · 53 sec · Dale Drive
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Continue on Old Highway 45 North
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old Highway 45 North
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Continue straight
61.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: Columbus, Aberdeen
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Plymouth Bluff Access Road
95 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Bluff Access Road
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Take the exit right toward US 82 East, US 45 North, MS 12 East: Columbus
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1116 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1815 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Alabama Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · New Hope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Hope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian 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.
Old Highway 45 North
Continue straight
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
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 Meridian and Sunny near New Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to New Hope?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Shuqualak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Meridian and 48.7 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Shuqualak
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 Shuqualak.
Union Station
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.69 km).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hope
New Hope is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4681700, -88.3267000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hope (-88.3267, 33.46817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.73 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
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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