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

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to New Hope, AL is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
150.55 mi
02h 52m
Flight
138.49 mi
222.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.49 mi
Kilometers
222.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.55 mi
Kilometers
242.28 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Indian Springs Village
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

From Montgomery
75.4 mi
01h 26m
To New Hope
75.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Montgomery and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  7. 7

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1192 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wilhite Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilhite Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
147 mi · 97%
Wilhite Road
2.22 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
US 31
0.24 mi
2nd Avenue
0.23 mi
South Union Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

146 mi · 02h 40m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Springs Village
01h 26m from Montgomery
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery 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 Montgomery to New Hope?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Montgomery and 75.1 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.11 one way or $40.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Springs Village, 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 Indian Springs Village.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
New Hope

#2 New Hope

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population2,927
Coordinates34.3153700, -86.8625000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: New Hope (-86.8625, 34.31537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $20.11
Round trip
$40.22
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.11 $40.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.62 $45.23
Premium $4.63 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.42 $28.75 $57.51

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 Montgomery and New Hope. The current time is 18:52:44.

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.