Origin
New Haven, AL
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, AL to Anniston, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, AL
James Mirakian
Anniston, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, AL to Anniston, AL covers 6.5 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AL 202, Gurnee Avenue, Anderson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on AL 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 6.5 miles, with most of the trip on AL 202 and Gurnee Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on AL 202.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 202 and Gurnee Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Anderson Avenue.
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 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Anderson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Coldwater Pump Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Anderson Avenue
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
New Haven Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Coldwater Pump Road
Turn right onto Coldwater Pump Road
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Gurnee Avenue
Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 202 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Gurnee Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldwater Pump Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 202
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, AL and Anniston, AL.
1
Start on this road
325 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
3
Turn left onto New Haven Road
470 ft
·
21 sec
·
New Haven Road
4
Turn right onto Coldwater Pump Road
136 ft
·
4 sec
·
Coldwater Pump Road
5
Turn right onto AL 202
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 202
6
Turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gurnee Avenue
7
Turn left
230 ft
·
18 sec
8
Turn left
94 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left
265 ft
·
19 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.98 one way
$1.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Anniston, AL
Morning in Anniston on Saturday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
4 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
11m 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 New Haven, AL to Anniston, AL covers 6.5 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 202, Gurnee Avenue, Anderson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from New Haven, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.98 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 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Anderson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Coldwater Pump Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Haven, AL to Anniston, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.
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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