How far is Birmingham, AL from Homewood, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Homewood, AL is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Homewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Homewood.
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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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Independence Drive
929 ft · 20 sec · Independence Drive
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Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
1157 ft · 42 sec · Glenwood Drive West
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Turn right onto Roseland Drive
84 m · 10 sec · Roseland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roseland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Homewood.
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.
Red Mountain Expressway
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.75 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 Homewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Homewood?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Mountain Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Birmingham and 2.2 miles from Homewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Homewood.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Brook
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 Mountain Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 3.38 mi (5.44 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homewood
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 25,174 |
| Coordinates | 33.4717700, -86.8008200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homewood (-86.80082, 33.47177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
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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