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Alabaster, AL Road Trips

Drivers starting from Alabaster, AL have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 221-mile quick runs to 243-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Alabaster, AL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

255 mi

Gulf Shores, AL

Quickest Drive

4h 1m

Pennsylvania, AL

Plan Around Alabaster, AL

Trips from Alabaster, AL

Driving from Alabaster, AL

On average, trips departing from Alabaster, AL run 233 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 19m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 243 miles (4h 40m), while the shortest is just 221 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Alabaster, AL most often head toward Foley, AL (243.4 mi, 4h 40m), Mobile, AL (235 mi, 4h 16m), and Pennsylvania, AL (220.8 mi, 4h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 233-mile drive from Alabaster, AL, expect to burn about 9.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Alabaster, AL and 4 routes heading into Alabaster, AL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 221 to 243 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alabaster, AL covers 243 miles and takes approximately 4h 40m. Shorter options start at just 221 miles.

The average route from Alabaster, AL runs about 233 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Alabaster, AL include Foley, AL, Mobile, AL and Pennsylvania, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Alabaster, AL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

33,633

Median Income

$90,163

Median Home Value

$242,600

Median Age

39.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Notable People from Alabaster, AL

A sampling of people born in Alabaster, AL.

Chaney Johnson

2002

American basketball player (born 2002)

James Hall

James Hall

1983

American sports shooter

City data from Wikidata (Q79936), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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