How far is Alabaster, AL from Orange Beach, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Orange Beach, AL is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Orange Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Orange Beach.
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Start on the route
30 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
199.9 mi · 3 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Foley Beach Express
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foley Beach Express
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Continue on Foley Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Bay Circle
789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Orange Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Orange Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Orange Beach?
The road trip is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Alabaster and 128.7 miles from Orange Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Orange Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 208.61 mi (335.73 km).
#1 Alabaster
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 33,701 |
| Coordinates | 33.2442800, -86.8163800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $35.98 | $71.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.30 | $80.61 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $44.00 | $88.00 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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