How far is New Caledonia, AR from Piney, AR?

The driving distance from New Caledonia, AR to Piney, AR is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.67 mi
02h 56m
Flight
103.45 mi
166.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.67 mi
Kilometers
211.9 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in New Caledonia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Caledonia
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Caledonia
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
Sparkman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From New Caledonia
65.9 mi
01h 28m
To Piney
65.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Caledonia and Piney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Caledonia and Piney.

  1. 1

    Start on Caledonia Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Caledonia Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction City Highway

    9 mi · 10 min · Junction City Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Barnett Drive

    1377 ft · 18 sec · Barnett Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Junction City Highway

    32.9 mi · 37 min · Junction City Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Adams Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Adams Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    25 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Valley Street

    26.8 mi · 31 min · Valley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Higdon Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1340 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    774 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Albert Pike Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    35 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Piney.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Junction City Highway
41.9 mi · 32%
Valley Street
26.8 mi · 20%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 3%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.93 mi · 1%
Doctor Martin Luther King
1.93 mi · 1%
Higdon Ferry Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Junction City Highway

Continue on Junction City Highway

32.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparkman
01h 28m from New Caledonia
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving New Caledonia and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Caledonia to Piney?

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Sparkman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from New Caledonia and 65.7 miles from Piney.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New Caledonia and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Stop Ideas Near Sparkman

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

29 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

50 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

74 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Piney. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.49 km).

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#1 New Caledonia

A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.

Population10
Coordinates33.0551400, -92.6676600
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Piney

#2 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: New Caledonia (-92.66766, 33.05514)
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 Arkansas · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Caledonia and Piney. The current time is 18:52:17.

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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.