Origin
San Antonio, TX
Night in San Antonio on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
329.3 mi
530 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Antonio, TX
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New London, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX covers 329.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, East Market Street, East Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.6 miles from San Antonio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 13m. Total distance: 329.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 329.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| East Commerce Street | — | — |
| East Houston Street | — | — |
| Interstate 10 East | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | — | — |
| 90th Infantry Division Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio, TX and New London, TX.
1
Start on Dolorosa Street
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
2
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Market Street
4
Turn left
364 ft
·
13 sec
5
Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commerce Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on East Commerce Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Commerce Street
7
Turn slight right onto East Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Houston Street
8
Turn left onto Interstate 10 East
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Interstate 10 East
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 10 East, US 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Jose Lopez Freeway
11
Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
90th Infantry Division Highway
12
Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
11 mi
·
10 min
·
I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
13
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
14
Continue on Pickle Parkway
73 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Pickle Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Valley Boulevard
16
Continue on US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 79: Palm Valley Boulevard
17
Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Palm Valley Boulevard
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Valley Boulevard
20
Continue on West 2nd Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 79 North: Rockdale
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 79 North: Rockdale
22
Continue on Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlos G Parker Boulevard Southwest
23
Keep slight right
53 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
24
Take the exit straight
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
26
Continue on North State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
27
Keep slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
28
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
39 min
29
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Jackson Street
30
Turn right onto East Pine Street
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Pine Street
31
Turn straight
9.9 mi
·
11 min
32
Turn right onto Duval Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Duval Street
33
Turn left onto North Ponsard Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Ponsard Street
34
Turn straight onto Arp Drive
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Arp Drive
35
Turn right onto Hwy 323
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hwy 323
36
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
37
Turn right onto Phillips Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Phillips Street
38
Turn left onto Burnett Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Burnett Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 72 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.6 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New London, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving San Antonio, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Antonio, TX
This is one driving day of about 329.3 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from San Antonio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.6 mi from San Antonio, TX · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.6 miles from San Antonio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New London, TX
The final approach into New London, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New London, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.76 one way
$99.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $54.46 | $108.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $58.79 | $117.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.71 | $145.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.58 | $15.81 |
| Efficient EV | 82.3 | 0 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.10 | $21.08 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 London, TX
Night in New London on Thursday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX covers 329.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, East Market Street, East Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.6 miles from San Antonio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Antonio, TX to New London, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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