How far is Hazel Green, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from Hazel Green, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
115.07 mi
01h 49m
Flight
98.42 mi
158.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.42 mi
Kilometers
158.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.07 mi
Kilometers
185.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Green
Sat, Apr 18, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Green
2026-04-18T13:01
Arrive Birmingham
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Green
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
New Hope
AL

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

From Hazel Green
57.3 mi
00h 54m
To Birmingham
57.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Green and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. 231

    11.6 mi · 14 min · U.S. 231

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Green and Birmingham.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 65%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 16%
U.S. 231
11.6 mi · 10%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 3%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 2%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 54m from Hazel Green
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Green and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Green to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Hazel Green and 57.8 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Green and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

89 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Green and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 98.42 mi (158.39 km).

Hazel Green

#1 Hazel Green

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population3,630
Coordinates34.9323100, -86.5719400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: U.S. 231 (-86.571837, 34.932309)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Green and Birmingham. The current time is 13:01:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.