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

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to New Market, AL is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 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
117.05 mi
02h 15m
Flight
98.36 mi
158.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.36 mi
Kilometers
158.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.05 mi
Kilometers
188.37 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 Market
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 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

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
New Hope
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
58.6 mi
01h 07m
To New Market
58.5 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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Market.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Moores Mill Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Winchester Road Northeast

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Winchester Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
79.4 mi · 68%
I 565 East
24 mi · 21%
Winchester Road Northeast
10.6 mi · 9%
Moores Mill Road Northeast
1.71 mi · 1%
6th Avenue North
1.19 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 26m

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
+18.7 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
01h 07m from Birmingham
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Market.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Birmingham and 58.5 miles from New Market.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Market.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

89 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and New Market. Straight-line distance: 98.36 mi (158.29 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population1,597
Coordinates34.9100300, -86.4277900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: New Market (-86.42779, 34.91003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $4.63 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $5.42 $22.36 $44.73

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 Market. The current time is 05:53:26.

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.