How far is New Hope, MS from Jackson, MS?
The driving distance from New Hope, MS to Jackson, MS is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Mississippi, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hope and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Jackson.
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Start on New Hope Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · New Hope Road
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3121 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on US 82 West, MS 25 South: Winona, Louisville
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 25 South: Louisville
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
24.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
93.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Canton Road
814 ft · 20 sec · Old Canton Road
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Turn straight onto North State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Pearl Street
1309 ft · 32 sec · East Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hope and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MS 25 South
Take the exit slight right
93.2 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Hope and Patchy Fog near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Jackson?
The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Noxapater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from New Hope and 83.6 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.60 one way or $43.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hope and Patchy Fog near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Noxapater
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 Noxapater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 134.73 mi (216.82 km).
#1 New Hope
New Hope is a place in Mississippi, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4681700, -88.3267000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
| Population | 157,821 |
| Coordinates | 32.2987600, -90.1848100 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pearl Street (-90.184815, 32.298733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.73 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
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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