Origin
Harvest, AL
Afternoon in Harvest on Monday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
102.8 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harvest, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alternate Harvest Road, Wall Triana Highway, Sullivan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.72 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
51.4 miles from Harvest, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 102.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alternate Harvest Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate Harvest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wall Triana Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sullivan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 565 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Alternate Harvest Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvest, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Old Railroad Bed Road
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Railroad Bed Road
2
Turn left onto Alternate Harvest Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Alternate Harvest Road
3
Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Wall Triana Highway
4
Continue on Sullivan Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sullivan Street
5
Continue on Wall Triana Highway
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wall Triana Highway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
565: Decatur
7
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
9 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Birmingham
10
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 22 West: Memphis
13
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montgomery
14
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward 17th Street North, Downtown
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street North, Downtown
16
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
17
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Avenue North
19
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
20
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 51.4 miles from Harvest, AL, or about 50m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Birmingham, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harvest, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Harvest, AL
This is one driving day of about 102.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harvest, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.4 mi from Harvest, AL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 miles from Harvest, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Birmingham, AL
The final approach into Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, 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
$15.72 one way
$31.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.24 | $34.47 |
| premium | $4.61 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Monday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 41m 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 Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL covers 102.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alternate Harvest Road, Wall Triana Highway, Sullivan Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.4 miles from Harvest, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.72 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 Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harvest, AL to Birmingham, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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