How far is Newton, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Newton, AL to Mobile, AL is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Mobile.
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Start on Callaway Street
75 m · 11 sec · Callaway Street
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Daleville Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Daleville Avenue
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East Stewart Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Continue straight
1741 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Falls Street
25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Newton and Mobile.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Falls Street
Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Mobile?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Newton and 89.5 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.54 one way or $49.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 150.99 mi (243 km).
#1 Newton
Town in Dale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 31.3351700, -85.6052100 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
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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