How far is Carbon Hill, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Carbon Hill, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carbon Hill and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbon Hill and Birmingham.
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Start on Nauvoo Road
1414 ft · 28 sec · Nauvoo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 1st Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
4.4 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Birmingham
1993 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
2655 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 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 Carbon Hill and Birmingham.
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-22 East
Merge slight left
43.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbon Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carbon Hill to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 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?
Dora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Carbon Hill and 28.1 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbon Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Dora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carbon Hill and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 48.86 mi (78.63 km).
#1 Carbon Hill
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -87.5261200 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
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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