How far is New Caledonia, AR from Bay, AR?
The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Bay, AR is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Bay.
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Start on Caledonia Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway
9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on Barnett Drive
1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive
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Continue on Junction City Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Junction City Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, US 167B South: Fordyce, Little Rock
2133 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Calion Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lee Street
35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street
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Turn left
36.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
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Take the exit right
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 463: Bay
1938 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Elder Street
1085 ft · 23 sec · Elder Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
913 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Bay.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saint Louis
Continue straight
74.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Bay?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from New Caledonia and 133.3 miles from Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Caledonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bay.
Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock
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 North Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Bay. Straight-line distance: 221.07 mi (355.77 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 35.7423000, -90.5623300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay (-90.56233, 35.7423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.12 | $80.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
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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