Alabama road trips
Best Road Trips in Alabama
20 popular Alabama drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Alabama Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Alabama routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Montgomery, AL → Atlanta, GA
172 mi · 2.8 h · ~$18 gas
Huntsville, AL → Nashville, TN
118 mi · 1.9 h · ~$12 gas
Huntsville, AL → Atlanta, GA
168 mi · 2.7 h · ~$18 gas
Birmingham, AL → Nashville, TN
216 mi · 3.5 h · ~$23 gas
Montgomery, AL → Birmingham, AL
100 mi · 1.6 h · ~$11 gas
Montgomery, AL → Tallahassee, FL
211 mi · 3.4 h · ~$22 gas
Our Alabama road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Alabama metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $2.95/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $2.95/gal Alabama regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Alabama origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Mobile
The headline Alabama road trip — 1234 miles, about 19.9 hours of driving and roughly $130 in gas at $2.95/gal.
More top Alabama drives (19)
New York → Montgomery
1052 mi · ~17.0 h · ~$111 gas
Open tripNew York → Birmingham
1016 mi · ~16.4 h · ~$107 gas
Open tripNew York → Huntsville
945 mi · ~15.2 h · ~$100 gas
Open tripMiami → Huntsville
859 mi · ~13.9 h · ~$91 gas
Open tripMiami → Birmingham
787 mi · ~12.7 h · ~$83 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Huntsville
748 mi · ~12.1 h · ~$79 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Birmingham
718 mi · ~11.6 h · ~$76 gas
Open tripWashington → Huntsville
710 mi · ~11.5 h · ~$75 gas
Open tripMiami → Montgomery
693 mi · ~11.2 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripMiami → Mobile
692 mi · ~11.2 h · ~$73 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Huntsville
631 mi · ~10.2 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripTampa → Huntsville
623 mi · ~10.0 h · ~$66 gas
Open tripOrlando → Huntsville
621 mi · ~10.0 h · ~$65 gas
Open tripOrlando → Birmingham
555 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripTampa → Birmingham
547 mi · ~8.8 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripOrlando → Mobile
503 mi · ~8.1 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripOrlando → Montgomery
466 mi · ~7.5 h · ~$49 gas
Open tripTampa → Mobile
455 mi · ~7.3 h · ~$48 gas
Open tripTampa → Montgomery
451 mi · ~7.3 h · ~$48 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Alabama
Top Alabama road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $2.95/gal.
Cheapest Alabama road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Alabama.
Long-distance road trips from Alabama
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Alabama — Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia.
Gas prices in Alabama
Estimated regular at $2.95/gal · premium $3.55 · diesel $3.45.
Best vehicles for Alabama drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Alabama
Daily driving cost estimates for major Alabama-area cities.
EV vs gas in Alabama
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Alabama trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Alabama road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Alabama. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Alabama road trip cost in fuel?
At Alabama's estimated $2.95/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.54 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Alabama EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Alabama routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.