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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.03 mi
03h 30m
Flight
156.04 mi
251.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.04 mi
Kilometers
251.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.64 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-19T00:15
Arrive New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Birmingham
85.1 mi
01h 45m
To New Brockton
84.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    18 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rocky Head Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rocky Head Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mc Kinnon Street

    18 m · 1 sec · Mc Kinnon Street

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
88.3 mi · 52%
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 25%
Elba Highway
25.7 mi · 15%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 45m from Birmingham
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and New Brockton. Straight-line distance: 156.04 mi (251.13 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
New Brockton

#2 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: New Brockton (-85.92939, 31.38572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and New Brockton. The current time is 00:15:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.