How far is New Hope, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Nashville, TN is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.64 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.29 mi
68.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.29 mi
Kilometers
68.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From New Hope
25.5 mi
00h 28m
To Nashville
25.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Murfreesboro Road

    2876 ft · 2 min · Murfreesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bradyville Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Bradyville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · John Bragg Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
28.2 mi · 56%
John Bragg Highway
11.5 mi · 23%
South Rutherford Boulevard
3.82 mi · 8%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 2%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 28m from New Hope
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from New Hope and 25.2 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Hope and Chance Rain Showers near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 42.29 mi (68.06 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,047
Coordinates35.8200700, -86.1602700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro Road (-86.160258, 35.820084)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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 Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Nashville. The current time is 05:31:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.