Origin
Raleigh, MS
Afternoon in Raleigh on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS covers 18 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MS 35, Oak Street, MS 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on MS 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 18 miles, with most of the trip on MS 35 and Oak Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on MS 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MS 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 35 and Oak Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MS 35.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS is easy. At 27m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (MS 35 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MS 35
At end of road, turn left onto MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
MS 28; MS 35
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
MS 35 / Oak Street
Turn left onto MS 35 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 35 | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Oak Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| MS 28 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Sylvarena Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MS 35
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, MS and New Haven, MS.
1
Start on Sylvarena Avenue
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Sylvarena Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto MS 35
12 mi
·
18 min
·
MS 35
3
At end of road, turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
MS 28; MS 35
4
Turn left onto MS 35
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Oak Street
5
Arrive at destination
MS 35
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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, MS
Afternoon in New Haven on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
17 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
27m 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 Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS covers 18 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MS 35, Oak Street, MS 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9 miles from Raleigh, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.72 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.
The drive from Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS is easy. At 27m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (MS 35 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Raleigh, MS to New Haven, MS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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