How far is Northport, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?

The driving distance from Northport, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
59.61 mi
00h 59m
Flight
48.03 mi
77.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.03 mi
Kilometers
77.3 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.93 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Northport
Tue, May 5, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northport
2026-05-05T03:05
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northport
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
Woodstock
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Northport
29.2 mi
00h 29m
To Vestavia Hills
30.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Vestavia Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Vestavia Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    36 m · 9 sec · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    3065 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    5 mi · 9 min · Montgomery Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tyson Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northport and Vestavia Hills.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
39 mi · 65%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 22%
Montgomery Highway
5.01 mi · 8%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
Tyson Drive
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 29m from Northport
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northport and Mostly Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northport to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Northport and 30.4 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Northport and Mostly Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

28 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

38 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

65 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 48.03 mi (77.3 km).

Northport

#1 Northport

City in Alabama, United States

Population26,075
Coordinates33.2290100, -87.5772300
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Vestavia Hills

#2 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.57734, 33.229013)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.91
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.95 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.94 $17.89
Premium $4.63 $9.71 $19.43
Diesel $5.42 $11.37 $22.74

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Northport and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 03:05:05.

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.