How far is Jemison, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Jemison, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jemison and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jemison and Birmingham.
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Start on Church Street
768 ft · 24 sec · Church Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
811 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 19th Street North
760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jemison and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Church Street
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jemison and Sunny near Birmingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jemison to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Jemison and 26 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.36 one way or $12.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jemison and Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Alabaster
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 Alabaster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jemison and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 38.89 mi (62.58 km).
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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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