How far is Hoover, AL from Bessemer, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Bessemer, AL is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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City in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Bessemer.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 39 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 20 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1115 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Helena, Bessemer
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Helena, Bessemer
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgan Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Morgan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bessemer Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Bessemer Road
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Continue on 14th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 14th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
1921 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 18th Street North
115 m · 16 sec · 18th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
29 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Bessemer.
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.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
6.77 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Hoover and 7.3 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-86.95444, 33.40178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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