How far is Harkness Crossroads, AL from Snead, AL?
The driving distance from Harkness Crossroads, AL to Snead, AL is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harkness Crossroads and Snead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harkness Crossroads and Snead.
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Start on Wallstown Road
26 m · 4 sec · Wallstown Road
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
83 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
46 m · 5 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 Harkness Crossroads and Snead.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wallstown Road
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11.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Snead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harkness Crossroads to Snead?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Blountsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Harkness Crossroads and 17.5 miles from Snead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harkness Crossroads and Partly Sunny near Snead.
Stop Ideas Near Blountsville
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 Blountsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harkness Crossroads and Snead. Straight-line distance: 23.5 mi (37.82 km).
#1 Harkness Crossroads
Harkness Crossroads is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9142700, -86.7227700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Snead
Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 837 |
| Coordinates | 34.1195400, -86.3955400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: SR 75 (-86.395399, 34.119484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
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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