How far is Brook Highland, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Brook Highland, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brook Highland and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brook Highland and Birmingham.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Kinross Drive
1992 ft · 1 min · Kinross Drive
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Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace
1393 ft · 1 min · Brook Highland Trace
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brook Highland Drive
157 m · 29 sec · Brook Highland Drive
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Turn right onto Brook Highland Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brook Highland Parkway
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South
83 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue North
968 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
1486 ft · 41 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brook Highland and Birmingham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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7.48 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Brook Highland and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brook Highland to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Brook Highland and 6.4 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brook Highland and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights
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 Cahaba Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brook Highland and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.22 km).
#1 Brook Highland
Brook Highland is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4356600, -86.6738800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
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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