How far is Five Points East, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Five Points East, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Five Points East and Birmingham.
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Start on Crestwood Boulevard
10 m · 7 sec · Crestwood Boulevard
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Continue on Crestwood Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Crestwood Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
1187 ft · 22 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn straight onto 4th Avenue South
1073 ft · 18 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on 3rd Avenue South
1.9 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue South
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Turn right onto 24th Street South
1 km · 1 min · 24th Street South
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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 Five Points East 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.
Crestwood Boulevard
Continue on Crestwood Boulevard
3.15 mi · 00h 06m
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 Five Points East and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Five Points East to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Mountain Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Five Points East and 5.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Five Points East and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Brook
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 Mountain Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Five Points East and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 5.46 mi (8.78 km).
#1 Five Points East
Five Points East is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5312200, -86.7086000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
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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