How far is New Rockford, ND from Hamar, ND?

The driving distance from New Rockford, ND to Hamar, ND is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
37.69 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamar
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in New Rockford
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Rockford
2026-10-15T20:32
Arrive Hamar
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Rockford
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Grace City
ND

Human settlement in Foster County, North Dakota, United States of America

From New Rockford
18.8 mi
00h 24m
To Hamar
18.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
18 to 30 mph NW
Destination
32°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
23 to 32 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Rockford and Hamar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Rockford and Hamar.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street South

    13 m · 3 sec · 8th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    3026 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 1st Street North

    2642 ft · 50 sec · 1st Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 15

    25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 20

    9.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 20

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 93rd Avenue Northeast

    2040 ft · 58 sec · 93rd Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 29th Street Northeast

    2615 ft · 1 min · 29th Street Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hamar Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hamar Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rockford and Hamar.

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 67%
State Highway 20
9.75 mi · 26%
Hamar Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
1st Street North
0.5 mi · 1%
29th Street Northeast
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 15

Turn right onto State Highway 15

25.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grace City
00h 24m from New Rockford
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving New Rockford and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Hamar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Rockford to Hamar?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Grace City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from New Rockford and 18.9 miles from Hamar.

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

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around New Rockford and Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Hamar.

Stop Ideas Near Grace City

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

62 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Rockford and Hamar. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.95 km).

New Rockford

#1 New Rockford

City in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States

Population77
Coordinates47.6800000, -99.1379000
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hamar

Hamar is a place in North Dakota, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.8436100, -98.5734400
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: New Rockford (-99.1379, 47.68)
End: Hamar (-98.57344, 47.84361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.50
Round trip
$11.01
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $5.50 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.62 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $5.12 $6.81 $13.61
Diesel $6.01 $7.99 $15.97

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 North Dakota · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Rockford and Hamar. The current time is 20:32:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.