How far is Adamsville, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Adamsville, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Adamsville and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville and Birmingham.
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Start on Bankhead Highway
23 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Street
103 m · 12 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
86 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1169 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Adamsville Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamsville and Birmingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Forestdale Boulevard
Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Adamsville and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Adamsville to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forestdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Adamsville and 10.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adamsville and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Forestdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).
#1 Adamsville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 4,211 |
| Coordinates | 33.6009400, -86.9561100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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