Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
88.5 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL covers 88.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue North, I 20, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.37 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.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Birmingham, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 88.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 88.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | — | — |
| I 20 | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| AL 79 | — | — |
| Tallapoosa Street | — | — |
| Vanderbilt Road | — | — |
| Pinson Valley Parkway | — | — |
| New Bradford Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and New Hope, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
5th Avenue North
3
Keep slight right to continue on 5th Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
5th Avenue North
4
Take the ramp straight toward I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 20, I 59: Gadsden, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
6
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
AL 79
9
Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
10
Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Vanderbilt Road
11
Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Pinson Valley Parkway
12
Continue on New Bradford Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
New Bradford Road
13
Continue on New Bradford Highway
22 mi
·
30 min
·
New Bradford Highway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
·
4 min
16
Continue straight
27 mi
·
46 min
17
Turn left onto Gunter Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
18
Turn right onto May Street
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
May Street
19
Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blount Avenue
20
Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
21
Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
22
Continue on Florida Short Route
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Florida Short Route
23
Turn right onto Oak Grove Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Grove Road
24
Turn right onto Johnson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnson Avenue
25
Turn left onto Main Drive
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
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 44.2 miles from Birmingham, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 7m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Hope, 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 88.5 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Birmingham, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Birmingham, AL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Birmingham, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Hope, AL
The final approach into New Hope, 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 New Hope, 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
$13.37 one way
$26.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
New Hope, AL
Morning in New Hope on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Cleveland, AL
44 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
28 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
2h 15m 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 New Hope, AL covers 88.5 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue North, I 20, I 20 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 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 $13.37 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.
The drive from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Birmingham, AL to New Hope, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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