Origin
Vestavia Hills, AL
Morning in Vestavia Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vestavia Hills, AL to Five Points East, 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
16m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vestavia Hills, AL
Kelly
Five Points East, AL
Jamie Kimball
Trip Overview
Vestavia Hills to Five Points East is 8.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Montevallo Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Alabama, making it an easy local excursion. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a short hop between nearby communities. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection without the need for extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montevallo Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Independence Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Crestwood Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Tremont Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Montevallo Road
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills, AL and Five Points East, AL.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Tremont Drive
477 ft
·
22 sec
·
Tremont Drive
3
Turn right
341 ft
·
26 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
5
Turn straight onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Montevallo Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Montevallo Road
8
Turn right onto US 78
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Crestwood Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
US 78
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Tremont Drive
Turn left onto Tremont Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31 / Montgomery Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 31 / Montgomery Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Hollywood Boulevard
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 78 / Crestwood Boulevard
Turn right onto US 78 / Crestwood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Five Points East, AL
Morning in Five Points East on Tuesday
Local time
6:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
16m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town rather than cruising on an open highway. With a 0% highway share, expect consistent engagement with traffic signals and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles on Montevallo Road, offering a brief period of steady travel before more turns. You'll primarily use Montevallo Road, Montgomery Highway, and Hollywood Boulevard, experiencing a typical urban or suburban driving environment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Montevallo Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tremont Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31 / Montgomery Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Montevallo Road. 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 (Tremont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31 / Montgomery Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Five Points East, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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