How far is Greensboro, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Greensboro, AL to Hoover, AL is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
85.47 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.41 mi
106.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.41 mi
Kilometers
106.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.47 mi
Kilometers
137.55 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Greensboro
Wed, Apr 29, 3:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-29T12:50
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 29, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
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
Coaling
AL

Town of the United States

From Greensboro
42.7 mi
00h 43m
To Hoover
42.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tuscaloosa Street

    33.4 mi · 46 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 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 Greensboro and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuscaloosa Street
34.7 mi · 41%
I 20
34.6 mi · 40%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 15%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaling
00h 43m from Greensboro
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Greensboro and 42.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Coaling

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

21 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 66.41 mi (106.87 km).

Greensboro

#1 Greensboro

City in Hale County, Alabama, United States

Population2,265
Coordinates32.7041500, -87.5955000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa Street (-87.595502, 32.70414)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Hoover. The current time is 12:50:44.

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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.