How far is Hamilton, AL from Glen Allen, AL?
The driving distance from Hamilton, AL to Glen Allen, AL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Locality in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Glen Allen.
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Start on Bexar Avenue West
6 m · 5 sec · Bexar Avenue West
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Turn right onto Military Street South
5.2 mi · 8 min · Military Street South
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Take the exit left toward I-22 East: Jasper
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 129: Brilliant, Winfield
1661 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
763 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bankhead Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Highway
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Glen Allen.
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.
I-22 East
Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Hamilton and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Glen Allen?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Twin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Hamilton and 12.5 miles from Glen Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Glen Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Twin
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 Twin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Glen Allen. Straight-line distance: 21.13 mi (34 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,645 |
| Coordinates | 34.1423200, -87.9886400 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Allen
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 480 |
| Coordinates | 33.9151000, -87.7416900 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 129 (-87.741678, 33.915118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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