How far is North Bibb, AL from Birmingham, AL?

The driving distance from North Bibb, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.42 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in North Bibb
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bibb
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Birmingham
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Bibb
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bessemer
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From North Bibb
17 mi
00h 17m
To Birmingham
16.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bibb and Birmingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bibb and Birmingham.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 27

    583 ft · 33 sec · County Road 27

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Eastern Valley Road

    1831 ft · 38 sec · Eastern Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 5

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

    996 ft · 22 sec · Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1439 ft · 34 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 24th Street North

    14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bibb and Birmingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
28.8 mi · 85%
17th Street North
0.8 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
0.46 mi · 1%
Eastern Valley Road
0.35 mi · 1%
19th Street North
0.27 mi · 1%
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 5

Take the ramp right

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bessemer
00h 17m from North Bibb
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Bibb and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bibb to Birmingham?

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from North Bibb and 16.8 miles from Birmingham.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Bibb and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.

Stop Ideas Near Bessemer

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

53 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

61 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

92 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bibb and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.95 km).

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#1 North Bibb

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,013
Coordinates33.2040100, -87.1530500
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Birmingham

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 27 (-87.152703, 33.204106)
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.07 $10.14
Premium $4.63 $5.50 $11.01
Diesel $5.42 $6.44 $12.89

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 North Bibb and Birmingham. The current time is 23:33:51.

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.