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

The driving distance from New Brockton, AL to Elba, AL is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.85 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.4 mi
13.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.4 mi
Kilometers
13.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
8.85 mi
Kilometers
14.24 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elba
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brockton
2026-04-19T00:07
Arrive Elba
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brockton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From New Brockton
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Elba
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinnon Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Mc Kinnon Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 302

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 302

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Davis Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Davis Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Polka Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Polka Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Simmons Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Simmons Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simmons Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Davis Street
1.71 mi · 19%
State Route 302
1.35 mi · 15%
Mc Kinnon Street
1.01 mi · 11%
Polka Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Simmons Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

4.72 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
00h 07m from New Brockton
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brockton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elba.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from New Brockton and 4.4 miles from Elba.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brockton and Elba. Straight-line distance: 8.4 mi (13.52 km).

New Brockton

#1 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Elba

#2 Elba

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,919
Coordinates31.4146100, -86.0677200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brockton (-85.92939, 31.38572)
End: Elba (-86.06772, 31.41461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.35
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.17 $2.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.63 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.42 $1.68 $3.36

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 New Brockton and Elba. The current time is 00:07:17.

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.