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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Wilhite Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
2273 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham
40 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
52 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
254 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 259.47 mi (417.57 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 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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