How far is Margaret, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Margaret, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson and St.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Margaret and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margaret and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on Main Street
1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 12
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 12
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2124 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Liles Lane
1483 ft · 35 sec · Liles Lane
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Take the ramp left
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2607 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Independence Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Montgomery Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Tyson Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Tyson Drive
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Turn right onto Tremont Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn left
43 m · 11 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 Margaret and Vestavia Hills.
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.
Liles Lane
Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Margaret and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Margaret to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Margaret and 16.6 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Margaret and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Trussville
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 Trussville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Margaret and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).
#1 Margaret
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 5,287 |
| Coordinates | 33.6862100, -86.4749800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
| Population | 34,317 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487200, -86.7877700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
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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