How far is Center Point, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Alabaster.
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Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast
22 m · 10 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Center Point Parkway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
2492 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Alabaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 00h 18m
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 Center Point and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 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?
Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Center Point and 17.3 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Point and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
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 Center Point and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 28.77 mi (46.3 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,864 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alabaster
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 33,701 |
| Coordinates | 33.2442800, -86.8163800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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