Origin
New Haven, AL
Morning in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, AL to Piedmont, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, AL
James Mirakian
Piedmont, AL
Fernanda W. Corso
Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, AL to Piedmont, AL covers 31.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pelham Road North, Bynum Leatherwood Road, Pelham Road South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Pelham Road North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pelham Road North is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
773 ft
650 ft
Total Climb
282 ft
Total Descent
313 ft
Highest Point
773 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Anderson Avenue.
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 31.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Anderson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Turn left onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lenlock Lane
Turn left onto Lenlock Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Memorial Drive
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham Road North | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Bynum Leatherwood Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Pelham Road South | 4 mi | 5m |
| McClellan Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Lenlock Lane | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| AL 202 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Ladiga Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 431 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pelham Road North
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, AL and Piedmont, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 202
6
Turn left onto CR 109
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
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
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
9
Turn right onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 431
10
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 431
11
Continue on US 431
516 ft
·
15 sec
·
US 431
12
Turn left onto Lenlock Lane
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lenlock Lane
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Glade Road East
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Glade Road East
14
Merge onto AL 21
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McClellan Boulevard
15
Continue on AL 21
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pelham Road South
16
Turn slight right onto AL 21
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Pelham Road North
17
Turn right onto Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto West Ladiga Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ladiga Street
19
Turn left onto Center Avenue North
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
Center Avenue North
20
Arrive at destination
Center Avenue North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from New Haven, AL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from New Haven, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Piedmont, AL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Piedmont, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Piedmont, AL
Morning in Piedmont on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
20 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Piedmont, AL covers 31.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pelham Road North, Bynum Leatherwood Road, Pelham Road South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $4.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.5 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Haven, AL to Piedmont, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 650 ft to 773 ft elevation with about 282 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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