Origin
North Crossett, AR
Late night in North Crossett on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Crossett, AR to New Caledonia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Crossett, AR
Wolfgang Weiser
New Caledonia, AR
Dominik Ruhl
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Southeast Arkansas, the 56.9-mile journey from North Crossett to New Caledonia is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via Fairview Road, East 1st Avenue, and Coleman, keeping your travel expenses low with a fuel budget of approximately $8. Because the total duration is just over an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. This drive offers a practical way to connect between two locations in the same region without the hassle of long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1st Avenue | 24.5 mi | 27m |
| Strong Highway | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| Junction City Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Fairview Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Caledonia Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| Coleman | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Barnett Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Pierce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1st Avenue
— 24.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Crossett, AR and New Caledonia, AR.
1
Start on West Pierce Street
8 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Pierce Street
2
Turn right onto AR 133
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairview Road
3
Continue on US 82; AR 133
25 mi
·
27 min
·
East 1st Avenue
4
Continue on US 82
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Coleman
5
Continue on US 82
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Strong Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
186 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; AR 7
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Junction City Highway
9
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Barnett Drive
10
Continue on US 63; US 167; AR 7
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction City Highway
11
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Caledonia Road
12
Arrive at destination
Caledonia Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from North Crossett, AR, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 133 / Fairview Road
Turn right onto AR 133 / Fairview Road
Navigation decision point
3
44.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
44.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 63; US 167; AR 7 / Junction City Highway
Turn left onto US 63; US 167; AR 7 / Junction City Highway
Navigation decision point
4
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Caledonia Road
Turn left onto Caledonia Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Caledonia, AR
Late night in New Caledonia on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
10% chance
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
15 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
1h 11m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With 0% of the trip spent on highways, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 56.9-mile distance. The road profile is defined by constant adjustments rather than long, straight stretches, as evidenced by the fact that there are no significant uninterrupted segments on Fairview Road. Behind the wheel, this means you will need to stay focused on the changing turns and local road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on East 1st Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 AR 133 / Fairview Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Crossett, AR to New Caledonia, AR is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 133 / Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 44.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on East 1st Avenue. 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 (AR 133 / Fairview Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 44.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Caledonia, AR 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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