Origin
Woodstock, AL
Afternoon in Woodstock on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstock, AL to Birmingham, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstock, AL
Bárbara Oliveira
Birmingham, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 34.1-mile drive from Woodstock to Birmingham, Alabama, will take you about 41 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on AL 5 and State Route 5, with a section of Eastern Valley Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Since both locations are within the Southeast region and the same state, you won't experience significant regional changes, but you will notice the transition into a more urban environment as you approach Birmingham. This route is perfect for a quick hop between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Route 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Valley Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 19th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Strickland Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 5
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, AL and Birmingham, AL.
1
Start on Strickland Drive
466 ft
·
21 sec
·
Strickland Drive
2
Turn left onto Eastern Valley Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Eastern Valley Road
3
Turn right onto AL 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 5
4
Turn slight right onto AL 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 5
5
Take the ramp
28 mi
·
30 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto 19th Street North
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
19th Street North
9
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
5th Avenue North
10
Turn right onto 24th Street North
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
24th Street North
11
Arrive at destination
24th Street North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street North, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 124D
Toward 17th Street North, Downtown
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Turn left onto Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
19th Street North
Turn right onto 19th Street North
Navigation decision point
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
24th Street North
Turn right onto 24th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
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
Birmingham, AL
Afternoon in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
41m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this journey. With only a 12% highway share, this route is more about navigating local roads and state highways than high-speed cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on AL 5. The road's personality will likely shift from more rural or suburban surroundings to a busier, more developed feel as you get closer to Birmingham. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments to your speed as you traverse these local and state routes.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on AL 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles (Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodstock, AL and Birmingham, AL, road signs point toward 17Th Street North and Downtown.
17Th Street North
32.4 mi in
|
~38m
Downtown
32.4 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Arriving in Birmingham, AL
Full guide →Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on AL 5. 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: at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.2 miles (Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Birmingham, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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