Origin
Ohatchee, AL
Afternoon in Ohatchee on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ohatchee, AL to New Haven, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ohatchee, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Ohatchee, AL to New Haven, AL covers 19.4 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 AL 144, Bynum Leatherwood Road, US 431 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on AL 144. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.4 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 (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Ohatchee, AL to New Haven, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 144 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 144.
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 19.4 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 0.3 miles (AL 144): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 144
At end of road, turn left onto AL 144
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.9 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
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
New Haven Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 144 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Bynum Leatherwood Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| US 431 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Albert P Brewer Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 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 144
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohatchee, AL and New Haven, AL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto AL 144
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 144
3
Turn right onto US 431
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto CR 109
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 109
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6
Continue on CR 109
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bynum Leatherwood Road
8
Turn right onto AL 202
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Albert P Brewer Highway
9
Turn left onto Coldwater Pump Road
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Coldwater Pump Road
10
Turn left onto New Haven Road
470 ft
·
22 sec
·
New Haven Road
11
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Anderson Avenue
12
Turn left
325 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
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 Thursday
Local time
2:19 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ohatchee, AL to New Haven, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 144, Bynum Leatherwood Road, US 431. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Ohatchee, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 19.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 144): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Ohatchee, AL to New Haven, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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