How far is Brookwood, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Brookwood, AL to Hoover, AL is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.61 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.17 mi
50.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.17 mi
Kilometers
50.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.61 mi
Kilometers
58.92 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sat, May 2, 3:06 PM CDT
Return by in Brookwood
Sat, May 2, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookwood
2026-05-02T14:24
Arrive Hoover
Sat, May 2, 3:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookwood
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Johns
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Brookwood
18.3 mi
00h 20m
To Hoover
18.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookwood and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookwood and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Hanna Mill Creek

    15 mi · 23 min · Hanna Mill Creek

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    3065 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookwood and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hanna Mill Creek
20.6 mi · 56%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 36%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 4%
US 31
0.58 mi · 2%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 2%
Braddock Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hanna Mill Creek

Start on Hanna Mill Creek

15 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Johns
00h 20m from Brookwood
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brookwood and Rain Showers near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookwood to Hoover?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

North Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Brookwood and 18.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brookwood and Rain Showers near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near North Johns

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

32 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

47 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

84 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookwood and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.17 km).

Brookwood

#1 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,822
Coordinates33.2556700, -87.3208300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanna Mill Creek (-87.321126, 33.255913)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.42 $6.99 $13.97

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 Brookwood and Hoover. The current time is 14:24:46.

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.