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

The driving distance from New Hope, AL to Mobile, AL is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
317.12 mi
04h 42m
Flight
259.47 mi
417.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.47 mi
Kilometers
417.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.12 mi
Kilometers
510.36 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T02:21
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From New Hope
158.4 mi
02h 21m
To Mobile
158.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilhite Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    2273 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham

    40 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    52 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
255 mi · 80%
I 65 South
52.2 mi · 16%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Wilhite Road
2.21 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
2nd Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

254 mi · 04h 38m

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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 21m from New Hope
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Hope and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from New Hope and 158.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.38 one way or $84.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Hope and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 259.47 mi (417.57 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population2,927
Coordinates34.3153700, -86.8625000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilhite Road (-86.862481, 34.315634)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.36 L · about $42.38
Round trip
$84.75
22.38 gal · 84.72 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.38 $84.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.66 $95.32
Premium $4.63 $51.75 $103.51
Diesel $5.42 $60.59 $121.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Mobile. The current time is 02:21:02.

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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.