How far is Alford, FL from Sneads, FL?

The driving distance from Alford, FL to Sneads, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.72 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.7 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Alford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alford
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marianna
FL

Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Alford
17.3 mi
00h 18m
To Sneads
20.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alford and Sneads.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alford and Sneads.

  1. 1

    Start on Georgia Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Georgia Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2837 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 71: Marianna, Blountstown

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right

    16.1 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Green Avenue

    830 ft · 40 sec · Green Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    64 m · 7 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Taylor Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alford and Sneads.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
12 mi · 32%
Georgia Street
3.97 mi · 11%
FL 71
0.39 mi · 1%
Green Avenue
0.16 mi
Old Spanish Trail
0.04 mi
Taylor Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp right

16.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marianna
00h 18m from Alford
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alford and Sunny near Sneads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alford to Sneads?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marianna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Alford and 20.4 miles from Sneads.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alford and Sunny near Sneads.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alford and Sneads. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Alford

#1 Alford

Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population464
Coordinates30.6938000, -85.3921500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Sneads

#2 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgia Street (-85.392142, 30.693799)
End: Taylor Street (-84.925622, 30.708005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.90 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $4.35 $5.79 $11.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alford and Sneads. The current time is 01:14:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.