How far is Birmingham, AL from Garden City, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Garden City, AL is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Garden City.
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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
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 31
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 31
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast
105 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue South
10 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue South
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast
36 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Shaver Avenue Southeast
773 ft · 34 sec · Shaver Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shaver Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Garden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Garden City?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Birmingham and 19.9 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Kimberly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
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Tarrant City Hall
Brookside Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kimberly.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 34.27 mi (55.16 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 506 |
| Coordinates | 34.0145400, -86.7469400 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-86.74694, 34.01454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.69 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
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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