How far is Pinson, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinson and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinson and Alabaster.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Clayton Street
32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
2312 ft · 44 sec · Center Point Road
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Continue on Center Point Parkway
5 mi · 10 min · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
2492 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Pinson and Alabaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pinson and Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinson to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Pinson and 19.9 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinson and Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights
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 Cahaba Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinson and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 31.67 mi (50.97 km).
#1 Pinson
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,060 |
| Coordinates | 33.6889900, -86.6833200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alabaster
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 33,701 |
| Coordinates | 33.2442800, -86.8163800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
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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