Origin
Berlin, AL
Morning in Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berlin, AL to Holly Pond, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Berlin to Holly Pond is 7.6 miles and takes about 11 minutes via US 278, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a small segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter much variation in scenery or driving experience, making it a straightforward and efficient connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 278 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| County Road 747 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 1616 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| AL 91 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 278
— 7.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, AL and Holly Pond, AL.
1
Start on County Road 1616
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 1616
2
Turn left onto County Road 747
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 747
3
Turn left onto US 278
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 278
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto AL 91
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
AL 91
5
Arrive at destination
AL 91
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
County Road 747
Turn left onto County Road 747
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 278
Turn left onto US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
AL 91
Turn right onto AL 91
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Holly Pond, AL
Morning in Holly Pond on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 97% of the 7.6 miles on US 278. You'll experience about 7.3 miles on this main road before transitioning to local county roads. Expect consistent cruising with minimal interruption as you cover most of the distance on a high-speed artery before a brief stint on surface streets.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on US 278.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 278 and County Road 747. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 747.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Berlin, AL to Holly Pond, AL is easy. At 11m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 747): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (AL 91): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
896 ft
703 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
896 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
193 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on US 278. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 747): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 278): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (AL 91): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holly Pond, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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