How far is New Market, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from New Market, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
207.07 mi
03h 12m
Flight
175.87 mi
283.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.87 mi
Kilometers
283.04 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.07 mi
Kilometers
333.24 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From New Market
103.3 mi
01h 36m
To Montgomery
103.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Winchester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moores Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Moores Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    127 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Market and Montgomery.

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
94.6 mi · 46%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 36%
Moores Mill Road
24.8 mi · 12%
Winchester Road
10.6 mi · 5%
I 85 North
0.78 mi
Arba Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 36m from New Market
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Market and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Market to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from New Market and 103.8 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Market and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 175.87 mi (283.04 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates34.9100300, -86.4277900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester Road (-86.427794, 34.910014)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.37
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.68 $55.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.13 $62.27
Premium $4.63 $33.81 $67.62
Diesel $5.42 $39.58 $79.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Market and Montgomery. The current time is 05:58:08.

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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.