How far is Birmingham, AL from New Hope, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.45 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.02 mi
119.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.02 mi
Kilometers
119.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.35 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blountsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Birmingham
44.2 mi
01h 07m
To New Hope
44.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and New Hope.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    14 m · 3 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    57 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on 5th Avenue North

    776 ft · 16 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    2597 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79

    575 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street

    769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on New Bradford Road

    1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  22. 22

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    12.5 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Grove Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Johnson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Drive

    136 m · 9 sec · Main Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and New Hope.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Bradford Highway
51.6 mi · 58%
Florida Short Route
17.2 mi · 19%
Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 12%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
I 20 East
1.85 mi · 2%
Vanderbilt Road
1.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Bradford Highway

Continue straight

26.6 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
74 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blountsville
01h 07m from Birmingham
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to New Hope?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Blountsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Birmingham and 44.2 miles from New Hope.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Partly Sunny near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Blountsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blountsville, 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 Blountsville.

RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.12 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Hope

City in Madison County, Alabama

Population2,800
Coordinates34.5371200, -86.3942600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: New Hope (-86.39426, 34.53712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and New Hope. The current time is 09:23:01.

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.