How far is Birmingham, AL from Point Clear, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Point Clear, AL is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
266.11 mi
05h 07m
Flight
220.43 mi
354.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.43 mi
Kilometers
354.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.11 mi
Kilometers
428.27 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, May 2, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-02T04:40
Arrive Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:46 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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Birmingham
133.2 mi
02h 33m
To Point Clear
132.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
Point Clear Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Saturday
Using Fairhope as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Point Clear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Point Clear.

  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

    227.2 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 98

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Greeno Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 32

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98

    714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway 98

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Point Clear.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
227 mi · 85%
US Highway 98
7.59 mi · 3%
Greeno Road
4.91 mi · 2%
County Road 32
1.89 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

227 mi · 04h 07m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 33m from Birmingham
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Point Clear?

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Birmingham and 132.9 miles from Point Clear.

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

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Birmingham and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 220.43 mi (354.75 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Point Clear

#2 Point Clear

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population2,125
Coordinates30.4740800, -87.9191600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-86.80249, 33.52066)
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $35.56
Round trip
$71.12
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.56 $71.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.99 $79.98
Premium $4.63 $43.43 $86.86
Diesel $5.42 $50.85 $101.69

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Point Clear. The current time is 04:40:57.

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.