Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, John M. Harbert III Freeway, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on State Route 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 48.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 5 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.9 miles on State Route 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Spruce Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Spruce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Spruce Drive
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge onto I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 11; AL 5
Take the exit onto US 11; AL 5 toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97
Toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, C...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Centreville along the way.
Centreville
24.3 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 11; AL 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13.1 mi | 13m |
| I 20 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| US 11 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| University Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 18.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Brent, AL.
1
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
2
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Drive
3
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Braddock Drive
4
Turn right onto US 31
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South
6
Merge onto I 459
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 11; AL 5
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; AL 5
Exit 97
Toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 11; AL 5
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 11; AL 5
11
Turn left onto AL 5
19 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 58
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Way
13
Continue on CR 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
University Way
14
Turn sharp right onto AL 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right
54 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left
169 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Hoover, AL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brent, AL
The final approach into Brent, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Brent, AL
Late night in Brent on Saturday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Hoover, AL to Brent, AL covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, John M. Harbert III Freeway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Hoover, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Spruce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Centreville along the way.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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