How far is Bynum, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Bynum, AL to Hoover, AL is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.85 mi
00h 57m
Flight
51.05 mi
82.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.85 mi
Kilometers
94.71 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sat, May 30, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bynum
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bynum
2026-05-30T11:04
Arrive Hoover
Sat, May 30, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bynum
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Moody
AL

City in St.

From Bynum
29.5 mi
00h 28m
To Hoover
29.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mudd Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · Mudd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John N Wills Avenue
37.7 mi · 64%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 25%
Bynum Boulevard
2.12 mi · 4%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
I 459
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John N Wills Avenue

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moody
00h 28m from Bynum
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 29.5 miles from Bynum and 29.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Moody

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.

RAIL

Birmingham

31 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

95 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

109 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bynum and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 51.05 mi (82.15 km).

Bynum

#1 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Bynum Boulevard (-85.961033, 33.613069)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.75
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.88 $15.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.63 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $5.42 $11.26 $22.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bynum and Hoover. The current time is 11:04:55.

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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.