How far is Birmingham, AL from New Brockton, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to New Brockton, AL is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and New Brockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and New Brockton.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 9th Street North
755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Elba Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway
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Keep slight right
18 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Rocky Head Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rocky Head Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Mc Kinnon Street
18 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinnon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinnon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and New Brockton.
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 South
Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Brockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to New Brockton?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Birmingham and 84.9 miles from New Brockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Brockton.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and New Brockton. Straight-line distance: 156.04 mi (251.13 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brockton
Town
| Population | 1,286 |
| Coordinates | 31.3857200, -85.9293900 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Brockton (-85.92939, 31.38572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
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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