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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trinity, AL
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New Haven, AL
James Mirakian
The drive from Trinity, AL to New Haven, 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, Coldwater Road, Caffey Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. 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.
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 (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Trinity, AL to New Haven, AL covers 6.2 miles and takes about 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 78.
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 0.5 miles (US 78): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Coldwater Pump Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (New Haven Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 78
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Coldwater Pump Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 78 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Coldwater Road | 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 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Trinity, AL and New Haven, AL.
Start on Sweetheart Lane
Continue on Caffey Drive
Turn left onto US 78
Turn right onto AL 202
Turn right onto Coldwater Pump Road
Turn left onto New Haven Road
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.87 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Trinity on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in New Haven on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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