Origin
Jacksons' Gap, AL
Late night in Jacksons' Gap on Friday
Local time
1:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksons' Gap, AL to New Site, AL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
32m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to New Site, AL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horseshoe Bend Road, Hamlet Mill Road, Manoy Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Horseshoe Bend Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 15.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horseshoe Bend Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Manoy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Crouch Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Manoy Drive
Turn left onto Manoy Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Crouch Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Crouch Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
AL 49 / Horseshoe Bend Road
Turn left onto AL 49 / Horseshoe Bend Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Hamlet Mill Road | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Manoy Drive | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Crouch Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Creek Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Depot Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Horseshoe Bend Road
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksons' Gap, AL and New Site, AL.
1
Start on Depot Avenue
77 ft
·
4 sec
·
Depot Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Manoy Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manoy Drive
4
Turn straight onto Eagle Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Creek Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Crouch Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crouch Road
6
Turn left onto AL 49
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
7
Continue on AL 49
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamlet Mill Road
8
Turn slight right
36 ft
·
1 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Site, AL
Late night in New Site on Friday
Local time
1:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jacksons' Gap, AL to New Site, AL covers 15.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horseshoe Bend Road, Hamlet Mill Road, Manoy Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Jacksons' Gap, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Manoy Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Crouch Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Jacksons' Gap, AL to New Site, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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