Origin
Dothan, AL
Night in Dothan on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to New Brockton, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dothan, AL
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New Brockton, AL
Jo Green
Trip Overview
The drive from Dothan, AL to New Brockton, AL covers 36.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, US 84, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 21.4 mi | 29m |
| US 84 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Mc Kinnon Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 21.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and New Brockton, AL.
1
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
21 mi
·
29 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 84; AL 134
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; AL 134
3
Turn straight onto AL 88; AL 134
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on US 84
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 84
6
Turn right onto AL 122
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Kinnon Street
7
Arrive at destination
AL 122
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Depart onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
35.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
AL 122 / Mc Kinnon Street
Turn right onto AL 122 / Mc Kinnon Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.49 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Brockton, AL
Night in New Brockton on Friday
Local time
9:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.5 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dothan, AL to New Brockton, AL is easy. At 50m with 25% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.4 miles (AL 122 / Mc Kinnon Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
461 ft
162 ft
Total Climb
424 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
461 ft
~36.5 mi in
Elevation Range
299 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Founded 1885
Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2018 was about 68,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.
Top landmarks
- • Dothan Opera House
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on East Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.4 miles (AL 122 / Mc Kinnon Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Brockton, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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