How far is Birmingham, AL from Forestdale, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Forestdale, AL is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Forestdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Forestdale.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1777 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Arkadelphia Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Arkadelphia Road
2870 ft · 58 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Turn right onto Heflin Avenue East
957 ft · 26 sec · Heflin Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heflin Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Forestdale.
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
2.46 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Forestdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Forestdale?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Birmingham and 3.9 miles from Forestdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Forestdale.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
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 McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Forestdale. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forestdale
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 10,162 |
| Coordinates | 33.5701100, -86.8963800 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forestdale (-86.89638, 33.57011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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