How far is Birmingham, AL from Goodwater, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Goodwater, AL is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Goodwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Goodwater.
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Start on 24th Street North
715 ft · 25 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
61 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 South, US 280 East
991 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Fort Williams Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Fort Williams Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Rockford Highway
155 m · 12 sec · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Goodwater Highway
8.8 mi · 15 min · Goodwater Highway
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Continue on County Road 511
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 511
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Continue on Sylacauga Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylacauga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Goodwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 280 East
Take the exit straight
24.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Mostly Sunny near Goodwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Goodwater?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Birmingham and 30.6 miles from Goodwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Mostly Sunny near Goodwater.
Stop Ideas Near Harpersville
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 Harpersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Goodwater. Straight-line distance: 53.48 mi (86.07 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodwater
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 33.0656700, -86.0533000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodwater (-86.0533, 33.06567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
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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