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

The driving distance from New Hope, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
62.45 mi
00h 58m
Flight
55.02 mi
88.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.02 mi
Kilometers
88.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.5 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T02:22
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From New Hope
31 mi
00h 29m
To Birmingham
31.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
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 Hope and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilhite Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Wilhite Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    2273 ft · 37 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham

    40 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 65 South: Birmingham

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    52 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
52.2 mi · 84%
Montgomery
3.94 mi · 6%
Wilhite Road
2.21 mi · 4%
17th Street North
1.1 mi · 2%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight right

52 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
00h 29m from New Hope
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Hope 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 Hope to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from New Hope and 31.4 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Hope and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 8.5 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 55.02 mi (88.54 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population2,927
Coordinates34.3153700, -86.8625000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilhite Road (-86.862481, 34.315634)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.66
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.33 $16.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.37 $18.74
Premium $4.63 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.42 $11.91 $23.83

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 Hope and Birmingham. The current time is 02:22:10.

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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.