Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havana, AL
AXP Photography
Newbern, AL
Taryn Elliott
Havana to Newbern is 23.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via AL 69 and AL 61, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving you from one part of the Southeast to another. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those looking for a quick transfer with minimal time commitment. It’s a straightforward drive that bypasses any need for overnight stays, making it easy to fit into a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 69 | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| AL 61 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cemetery Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Havana, AL and Newbern, AL.
Start on AL 69
Turn left onto AL 14
Turn right onto AL 61
Turn left onto Cemetery Street
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 23.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto AL 14 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Cemetery Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Havana on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Newbern on Friday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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.
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 96% of the total mileage on these types of roads. You'll experience a stretch of 14.2 miles on AL 69, which is the longest continuous segment before transitioning. The final portion of the drive will be on surface streets like State Street as you reach your destination, offering a change from the open road.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and AL 61. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near AL 14 / State Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Havana, AL to Newbern, AL is easy. At 33m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (AL 14 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (Cemetery Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
247 ft
Total Descent
463 ft
Highest Point
439 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
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Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Greensboro, AL
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Greensboro, AL
Cuisine: japanese
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Building
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Greensburo, AL
Guest_house
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1854
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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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