Origin
New Haven, AL
Afternoon in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, AL to Trinity, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, AL
James Mirakian
Trinity, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Haven, AL to Trinity, AL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 78, AL 202, Caffey Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on US 78. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| AL 202 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Caffey Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| New Haven Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldwater Pump Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sweetheart Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 78
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, AL and Trinity, 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
·
9 sec
·
Coldwater Pump Road
5
Turn left onto AL 202
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
AL 202
6
Turn left onto US 78
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 78
7
Turn right onto Caffey Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Caffey Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Sweetheart Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 202
Turn left onto AL 202
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Caffey Drive
Turn right onto Caffey Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 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 | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
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
Trinity, AL
Afternoon in Trinity on Saturday
Local time
3:11 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
10m 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?
6.2 mi in 10m, mostly highway — 3.3 mi of that is on US 78.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on US 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and AL 202. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 10m drive. You will face about 6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
732 ft
589 ft
Total Climb
94 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
732 ft
Elevation Range
143 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on US 78. 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 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.
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 Trinity, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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