How far is Birmingham, AL from Riverside, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Riverside, AL is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Riverside.
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Start on 24th Street North
1486 ft · 46 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
3.9 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 64th Street North
728 ft · 16 sec · 64th Street North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
86 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
45 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 20 East: Atlanta
806 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, AL 4: Riverside, Pell City
728 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Depot Street
2325 ft · 2 min · Depot Street
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Turn left
75 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
31.9 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Riverside?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Birmingham and 19 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Moody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 34.94 mi (56.23 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6062100, -86.2044200 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-86.20442, 33.60621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.67 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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