How far is Hoover, AL from Bridgeport, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Bridgeport, AL is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.84 mi
03h 02m
Flight
123.63 mi
198.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.63 mi
Kilometers
198.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.84 mi
Kilometers
249.19 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T05:13
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Reece City
AL

Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
77.4 mi
01h 31m
To Bridgeport
77.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    24.9 mi · 28 min · John T Reid Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Bridgeport.

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
80.9 mi · 52%
John T Reid Parkway
24.9 mi · 16%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 11%
Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 8%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 6%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reece City
01h 31m from Hoover
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reece City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Hoover and 77.4 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Reece City

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

51 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

95 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 123.63 mi (198.97 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.25 $46.51
Premium $4.63 $25.25 $50.51
Diesel $5.42 $29.57 $59.13

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 Hoover and Bridgeport. The current time is 05:13:15.

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.