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Trip from Havana, AL to Newbern, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

23.4 mi

38 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Havana, AL, AL

Havana, AL

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Downtown Newbern, AL, AL

Newbern, AL

Taryn Elliott

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: AL 69 — 14.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havana, AL and Newbern, AL.

1

Start on AL 69

14 mi · 20 min · AL 69
2

Turn left onto AL 14

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
3

Turn right onto AL 61

8.2 mi · 11 min · AL 61
4

Turn left onto Cemetery Street

74 ft · 3 sec · Cemetery Street
5

Arrive at destination

Cemetery Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

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.

3
14.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | AL 14 / State Street

Turn left onto AL 14 / State Street

Navigation decision point

4
23.3 mi into trip | ~33m in | Cemetery Street

Turn left onto Cemetery Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.50 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.63 $7.27
premium $4.29 $3.95 $7.90
diesel $4.80 $4.42 $8.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 30, 2026

Origin

Havana, AL

Morning in Havana on Monday

Local time

6:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 4:39AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 2:20AM EDT until June 30 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Newbern, AL

Morning in Newbern on Monday

Local time

6:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 0 to 5 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 4:39AM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 2:20AM EDT until June 30 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

33m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on AL 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

439 ft 181 ft

Total Climb

247 ft

Total Descent

463 ft

Highest Point

439 ft

~1.7 mi in

Elevation Range

258 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Havana, AL

Full guide →

Arriving in Newbern, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1854

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on AL 69. 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: at 14.2 miles (AL 14 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (Cemetery Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newbern, 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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