How far is Brent, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Brent, AL to Hoover, AL is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Hoover.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Way
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Turn right onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
3065 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Hoover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Turn right onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Hoover?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Brent and 24.4 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 38.25 mi (61.56 km).
#1 Brent
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.9373500, -87.1647200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
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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