Origin
Jacksonville, AL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, AL to New Haven, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, AL
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New Haven, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, AL to New Haven, AL covers 18.6 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bynum Leatherwood Road, Public Square West, McClellan Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Bynum Leatherwood Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bynum Leatherwood Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Public Square West | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| McClellan Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Lenlock Lane | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Albert P Brewer Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 431 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Glade Road East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bynum Leatherwood Road
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, AL and New Haven, AL.
1
Start on AL 21
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Public Square West
2
Continue on AL 21
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McClellan Boulevard
3
Turn slight right onto Glade Road East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Glade Road East
4
Continue on Lenlock Lane
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lenlock Lane
5
Turn right onto US 431
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 431
6
Turn left onto CR 109
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 109
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
8
Continue on CR 109
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
10
Turn right onto AL 202
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert P Brewer Highway
11
Turn left onto Coldwater Pump Road
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Coldwater Pump Road
12
Turn left onto New Haven Road
470 ft
·
22 sec
·
New Haven Road
13
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
14
Turn left
325 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Navigation decision point
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Turn left onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Enter roundabout onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
New Haven Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.81 one way
$5.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Haven, AL
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
18.6 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Bynum Leatherwood Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 431.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 431): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Bynum Leatherwood Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 431): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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