How far is New Hope, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from New Hope, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Huntsville.
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Start on Wilhite Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1764 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1440 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
21 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from New Hope and 22.2 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.65 km).
#1 New Hope
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,927 |
| Coordinates | 34.3153700, -86.8625000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.69 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
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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