How far is New Hope, AL from Decatur, AL?
The driving distance from New Hope, AL to Decatur, AL is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Decatur.
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Start on Main Drive
110 m · 8 sec · Main Drive
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Continue on Main Drive
2 mi · 4 min · Main Drive
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-565 West: Decatur
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
1980 ft · 50 sec · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Lee Street Northeast
1040 ft · 32 sec · Lee Street Northeast
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 Hope and Decatur.
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.
I-565 West
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny leaving New Hope and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Decatur?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from New Hope and 21.9 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Hope and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 33.85 mi (54.48 km).
#1 New Hope
City in Madison County, Alabama
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 34.5371200, -86.3942600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
| Population | 54,381 |
| Coordinates | 34.6059300, -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.983514, 34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
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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