Origin
New Site, AL
Afternoon in New Site on Thursday
Local time
4:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Site, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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 New Site, AL to Jacksons' Gap, 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 10 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 AL 22; AL 49.
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 32m drive. You will face about 5 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 (AL 22; AL 49): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Crouch Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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AL 22; AL 49
Turn sharp left onto AL 22; AL 49
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road
Turn left onto AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Crouch Road
Turn right onto Crouch Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Depot Avenue
Turn left onto Depot Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Hamlet Mill Road | 6.3 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 |
| AL 22 | <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 New Site, AL and Jacksons' Gap, AL.
1
Start on this road
70 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto AL 22; AL 49
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
AL 22; AL 49
3
Turn left onto AL 49
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamlet Mill Road
4
Continue on AL 49
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
5
Turn right onto Crouch Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crouch Road
6
Turn straight onto Eagle Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Eagle Creek Road
7
Turn slight left onto Manoy Drive
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Manoy Drive
8
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Depot Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Depot Avenue
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
Jacksons' Gap, AL
Afternoon in Jacksons' Gap on Thursday
Local time
4:16 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
1 degrees warmer 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 New Site, AL to Jacksons' Gap, 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 New Site, 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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 22; AL 49): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (AL 49 / Hamlet Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.1 miles (Crouch Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Site, AL to Jacksons' Gap, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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