Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 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.
New Haven, MS
James Mirakian
Sylvarena, MS
Dany Castrejon
New Haven, MS to Sylvarena, MS is 26.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via MS 35 and Highway 18, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Mississippi, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, it's a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip. You'll find this route is mostly highway, making for efficient travel between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS 35 | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| Highway 18 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Sylvarena Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| MS 28 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, MS and Sylvarena, MS.
Start on MS 35
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Turn left onto MS 35
Turn right onto Sylvarena Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MS 18
Continue on MS 18
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto MS 28; MS 35
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MS 35
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Sylvarena Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto MS 18 / Sylvarena Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 New Haven on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Sylvarena on Friday
Local time
2:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive is predominantly highway, with 86% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.6 miles on MS 35. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach Sylvarena, with Sylvarena Avenue serving as the final approach. Expect consistent cruising for most of the 40-minute travel time.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 35 and Highway 18. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near MS 28; MS 35.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Haven, MS to Sylvarena, MS is easy. At 40m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (MS 28; MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (MS 35): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (Sylvarena Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
314 ft
Total Descent
423 ft
Highest Point
537 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
228 ft
Founded 1638
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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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