How far is Pinson, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Hoover, AL is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
30.19 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.93 mi
33.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.19 mi
Kilometers
48.58 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinson
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pinson
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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Pinson
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Hoover
17.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 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 Pinson and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinson and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    2481 ft · 55 sec · Center Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Sweeny Hollow Road

    3207 ft · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinson and Hoover.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinson Valley Parkway
9.2 mi · 30%
I 65 South
8.5 mi · 28%
I 20 West
3.33 mi · 11%
Vanderbilt Road
1.56 mi · 5%
Sweeny Hollow Road
0.61 mi · 2%
Center Point Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pinson Valley Parkway

Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway

9.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
00h 18m from Pinson
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pinson and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinson to Hoover?

The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Pinson and 17.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pinson and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinson and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 20.93 mi (33.69 km).

Pinson

#1 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.683318, 33.688876)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.03 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8.06 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.01 $8.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $4.63 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.42 $5.74 $11.48

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 Pinson and Hoover. The current time is 23:33:25.

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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.