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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
32.9 mi · 37 min · Junction City Highway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Buren Street Northeast
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Turn left
25 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · Valley Street
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Turn left onto Higdon Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Higdon Ferry Road
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Take the ramp left
1340 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Albert Pike Road
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Turn left
35 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Caledonia and Piney.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sparkman.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Caledonia and Piney. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.49 km).
#1 New Caledonia
A town located in Clay County, Arkansas.
| Population | 10 |
| Coordinates | 33.0551400, -92.6676600 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Piney
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,484 |
| Coordinates | 34.5031400, -93.1260200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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