Origin
New Hope, OR
Late night in New Hope on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Hope, OR to Medford, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Hope, OR
olia danilevich
Medford, OR
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.7-mile drive from New Hope to Medford in Oregon is easily manageable in about 48 minutes, making it perfect for a single day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant 78% share on major interstates and parkways. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this short journey. Since both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, you won't experience dramatic shifts in scenery, but rather a consistent travel experience. This drive is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer trip, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 24.9 mi | 28m |
| New Hope Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Grants Pass Parkway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Williams Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Court Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crater Lake Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 24.9 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hope, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on New Hope Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
New Hope Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto OR 238
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williams Highway
3
Keep slight left at fork onto OR 238
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Williams Highway
4
Turn right onto US 199
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Grants Pass Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge onto I 5
25 mi
·
28 min
·
I 5
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto OR 62
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto OR 99
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on OR 99
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 4th Street
12
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Fir Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Fir Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from New Hope, OR, 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
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OR 238 / Williams Highway
At end of road, turn left onto OR 238 / Williams Highway
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway
Turn right onto US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
32.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Kla...
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Turn right onto OR 62 / Crater Lake Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Fir Street
Turn left onto North Fir Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Medford, OR
Late night in Medford on Tuesday
Local time
2:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
Get ready for a highway-focused drive, where 78% of your journey will be on faster roads like I 5 and Grants Pass Parkway. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.9 miles on I 5, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on these main arteries, the initial and final segments on New Hope Road will provide a brief taste of local access. Overall, this route prioritizes efficient travel over winding, scenic byways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and New Hope Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near OR 238 / Williams Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (OR 238 / Williams Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Hope, OR to Medford, OR, road signs begin pointing toward Klamath Falls along the way.
Klamath Falls
32.5 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
Arriving in Medford, OR
Full guide →Medford is a city in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The town is southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.
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 48m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Medford, OR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.4 miles (OR 238 / Williams Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 199 / Grants Pass Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Medford, OR 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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