How far is Orange Beach, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Orange Beach, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Beach and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Beach and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on Bay Circle
789 ft · 36 sec · Bay Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
1121 ft · 19 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
38 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Turn right onto Foley Beach Expressway
13.9 mi · 20 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
34.4 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
213.6 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Tyson Drive
94 m · 17 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 Orange Beach and Vestavia Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Orange Beach and 137.1 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange Beach and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
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 Georgiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange Beach and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 222.77 mi (358.51 km).
#1 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.78 | $85.57 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $57.32 | $114.64 |
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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