Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Arab, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
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Arab, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Arab, AL covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Bradford Highway, US 231, Pinson Valley Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on New Bradford Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.3 miles from Birmingham, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Arab, AL covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Bradford Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 5th Avenue North.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 62.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (5th Avenue North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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5th Avenue North
Keep slight right at fork onto 5th Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
7
2.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 128
Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
7
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AL 79
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward AL 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Bradford Highway | 21.7 mi | 30m |
| US 231 | 21.4 mi | 31m |
| Pinson Valley Parkway | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| AL 79 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 20 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Vanderbilt Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cullman Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Bradford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Bradford Highway
— 21.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Arab, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
46 ft
·
3 sec
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24th Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
188 ft
·
3 sec
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5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight right at fork onto 5th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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5th Avenue North
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 20; I 59
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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I 20; I 59
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 128
Toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward AL 79
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto AL 79
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on AL 79
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vanderbilt Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on AL 79
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Pinson Valley Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on AL 79
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
New Bradford Road
13
Continue on AL 79
22 mi
·
30 min
·
New Bradford Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto AL 79
119 ft
·
2 sec
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AL 79
15
Continue on AL 79
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 79
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
31 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
18
Turn right onto AL 69
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Cullman Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto AL 69
461 ft
·
13 sec
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North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
AL 69
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.3 miles from Birmingham, AL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 62.6 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arab, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Birmingham, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Birmingham, AL
This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Birmingham, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on New Bradford Highway for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Birmingham, AL · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 62.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arab, AL
The final approach into Arab, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arab, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.45 one way
$18.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.24 | $22.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arab, AL
Morning in Arab on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Hayden, AL
31 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Birmingham, AL to Arab, AL covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Bradford Highway, US 231, Pinson Valley Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Birmingham, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 62.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; near the start (5th Avenue North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Birmingham, AL to Arab, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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