How far is it from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?

The distance between Birch Acre and Alum Rock is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?

The drive from Birch Acre to Alum Rock takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?

The fastest route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Alum Rock from Birch Acre?

Alum Rock lies roughly to the north of Birch Acre.

Are there charging stations between Birch Acre and Alum Rock?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock, including Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 288.

Birch Acre Alum Rock

Distance: 12 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Birch Acre to Alum Rock takes about 30 min via A435. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Watery Lane 1 mi
2 Take ramp left 1 mi
3 Merge slightly right 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hollywood By-Pass 87 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hollywood By-Pass 3 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Maypole Lane 81 yd
7 Exit rotary straight onto Maypole Lane 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit left onto Highters Heath Lane 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto School Road 58 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto School Road 141 yd
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto School Road 60 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto School Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Ravenshill Road 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Priory Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Highfield Road 157 yd
16 Continue slightly right onto Highfield Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout left onto Highfield Road 39 yd
18 Exit roundabout left onto Highfield Road 1 mi
19 Merge slightly right onto Stratford Road 47 yd
20 Turn right onto Fox Hollies Road 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout left onto Fox Hollies Road 42 yd
22 Exit roundabout left onto Fox Hollies Road 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Fox Hollies Road 58 yd
24 Exit roundabout left onto Fox Hollies Road 1 mi
25 Keep slightly left onto Fox Hollies Road 1 mi
26 Merge slightly right onto Warwick Road 129 yd
27 Turn right onto Stockfield Road 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Waterloo Road 1 mi
29 Turn slightly right onto Forest Road 108 yd
30 Continue straight onto Holder Road 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Wash Lane 157 yd
32 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Wash Lane 1 mi
33 Turn left 25 yd
34 Turn right onto Wash Lane 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Richmond Road 1 mi
36 Turn left onto Bordesley Green East 1 mi
37 Turn right onto Eastfield Road 1 mi
38 Turn left onto Cotterills Lane 101 yd
39 Arrive onto Cotterills Lane

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The return trip from Alum Rock to Birch Acre covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

288 chargers

Birmingham Road, BirminghamBirmingham Road, Birmingham, B71 4JH350 kW
Moto Frankley Southbound ServicesMoto Frankley Southbound Services, B32 4AR350 kW
Coventry Road, BirminghamCoventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3RF300 kW
110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham, B10 0BW250 kW
20 Fort Parkway, Birmingham20 Fort Parkway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9FP180 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Alum Rock → Kineton Green6 mi · 15 min Alum Rock → Bodymoor Heath11 mi · 20 min Alum Rock → Lodge Hill, City and Birmingham8 mi · 25 min Alum Rock → Aston, City and Birmingham4 mi · 10 min Alum Rock → Handsworth, City and Birmingham7 mi · 15 min Alum Rock → Ten Acres7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?: The distance between Birch Acre and Alum Rock is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?: The drive from Birch Acre to Alum Rock takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock?: The fastest route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Alum Rock from Birch Acre?: Alum Rock lies roughly to the north of Birch Acre.
Are there charging stations between Birch Acre and Alum Rock?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birch Acre to Alum Rock, including Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 288.

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