Origin
Smiths Station, AL
Afternoon in Smiths Station on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smiths Station, AL
Jan Wright
Beehive, AL
Josef Traxler
Trip Overview
Smiths Station to Beehive is 33.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via US 280, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for a quick and easy connection between two points without extensive planning. You'll mainly be on a highway-focused path, making it an efficient option for a single-day journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 280. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 29 miles on US 280, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Huguley Road and Beehive Road suggests a slight shift in character as you approach your destination, potentially transitioning to more local road conditions. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficiency and steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and Huguley Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in near US 280.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL is easy. At 44m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (Cox Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Au...
6
29.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Auburn Technology Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Auburn Technology Parkway
3
29.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Cox Road
Turn left onto Cox Road
Navigation decision point
3
30.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 10 / Beehive Road
Turn right onto CR 10 / Beehive Road
Navigation decision point
3
33.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 137 / Wire Road
Turn left onto CR 137 / Wire Road
Navigation decision point
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 Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
17.4 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 280
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 29 mi | 33m |
| Huguley Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Beehive Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cox Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 298 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wire Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 243 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smiths Station, AL and Beehive, AL.
1
Start on County Road 243
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 243
2
Continue on CR 298
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
County Road 298
3
Turn left onto US 280; US 431
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 280; US 431
4
Take the exit onto US 280
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 280
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Auburn Technology Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Cox Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cox Road
7
Turn right onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beehive Road
8
Continue on CR 10
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Huguley Road
9
Turn left onto CR 137
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wire Road
10
Arrive at destination
CR 137
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Beehive, AL
Afternoon in Beehive on Friday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
44m 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 Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL covers 33.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, Huguley Road, Beehive Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Smiths Station, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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 Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL is easy. At 44m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (Cox Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Smiths Station, AL to Beehive, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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