How far is New Brockton, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from New Brockton, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
172.99 mi
02h 51m
Flight
156.04 mi
251.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.04 mi
Kilometers
251.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.99 mi
Kilometers
278.4 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brockton
2026-04-19T00:11
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brockton
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From New Brockton
84.9 mi
01h 25m
To Birmingham
88.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Brockton and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brockton and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinnon Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Mc Kinnon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North John Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North John Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North

    811 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 19th Street North

    760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brockton and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
88.4 mi · 51%
North John Street
45.3 mi · 26%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

88.1 mi · 01h 36m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 25m from New Brockton
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brockton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brockton to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from New Brockton and 88.1 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around New Brockton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brockton and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 156.04 mi (251.13 km).

New Brockton

#1 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinnon Street (-85.929295, 31.385805)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $23.14
Round trip
$46.28
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.14 $46.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.63 $28.26 $56.52
Diesel $5.42 $33.09 $66.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brockton and Birmingham. The current time is 00:11:54.

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.