How far is Sylvania, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Sylvania, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sylvania and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sylvania and Birmingham.
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Start on County Road 27
15 m · 5 sec · County Road 27
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Turn right onto Main Street South
3085 ft · 2 min · Main Street South
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
17 m · 4 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto County Road 849
2021 ft · 1 min · County Road 849
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Turn right onto State Highway 75
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 75
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Continue on McCurdy Avenue North
2.8 mi · 5 min · McCurdy Avenue North
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Turn left onto Main Street East
3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street East
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Continue on Love Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road
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Take the ramp right
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
965 ft · 38 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 24th Street North
159 m · 14 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvania and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Love Road
Merge slight left
91.8 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sylvania 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 Sylvania to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Lester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Sylvania and 52.4 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sylvania and Mostly Sunny near Birmingham.
Stop Ideas Near Lester
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 Lester.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sylvania and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 91.61 mi (147.43 km).
#1 Sylvania
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 34.5623100, -85.8124700 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.79 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
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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