Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, AL
Optical Chemist
Holly Pond, AL
Budget Bizar
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, AL and Holly Pond, AL.
Start on County Road 1616
Turn left onto County Road 747
Turn left onto US 278
Turn right onto AL 91
Arrive at destination
3 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.
Turn left onto County Road 747
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 278
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto AL 91
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.29 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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 | $0.67 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Berlin on Monday
Local time
2:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:23AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Late night in Holly Pond on Monday
Local time
2:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:23AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
896 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
193 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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