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

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.84 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.02 mi
88.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.02 mi
Kilometers
88.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.84 mi
Kilometers
99.52 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-15T18:53
Arrive New Hope
Wed, Apr 15, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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

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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
31 mi
00h 37m
To New Hope
30.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 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

    159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    880 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Lacon, Vinemont

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    1192 ft · 24 sec · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilhite Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilhite Road

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
57.9 mi · 94%
Wilhite Road
2.22 mi · 4%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 2%
US 31
0.24 mi
2nd Avenue
0.23 mi
24th Street North
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
00h 37m from Birmingham
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birmingham and Mostly 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 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Birmingham and 30.9 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
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Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 55.02 mi (88.54 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 New Hope

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population2,927
Coordinates34.3153700, -86.8625000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: New Hope (-86.8625, 34.31537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and New Hope. The current time is 18:53:31.

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.