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

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
78.66 mi
01h 17m
Flight
71.21 mi
114.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.21 mi
Kilometers
114.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.66 mi
Kilometers
126.59 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-18T08:50
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From New Hope
39.3 mi
00h 38m
To Murfreesboro
39.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2348 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    1243 ft · 16 sec · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    40.5 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
71.4 mi · 91%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 3%
North Cedar Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
US 231
0.44 mi · 1%
Lee Highway
0.24 mi
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64

Continue straight

40.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
71.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 38m from New Hope
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from New Hope and 39.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Hope and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 71.21 mi (114.6 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 156 (-85.658419, 35.004941)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.51 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.02 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Murfreesboro. The current time is 08:50:05.

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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.