How far is New Hope, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from New Hope, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.57 mi
03h 08m
Flight
150.05 mi
241.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.05 mi
Kilometers
241.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.57 mi
Kilometers
300.26 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-18T05:57
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From New Hope
97.2 mi
01h 34m
To Montgomery
89.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Drive

    136 m · 10 sec · Main Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Johnson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Grove Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 42%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 23%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 9%
Oak Grove Road
0.86 mi
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Johnson Avenue
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
01h 34m from New Hope
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Hope and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from New Hope and 89.4 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Hope and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 150.05 mi (241.49 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Madison County, Alabama

Population2,800
Coordinates34.5371200, -86.3942600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Drive (-86.394243, 34.537119)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.92 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
13.16 gal · 49.84 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.02 $56.05
Premium $4.63 $30.43 $60.87
Diesel $5.42 $35.63 $71.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Montgomery. The current time is 05:57:13.

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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.