How far is Bay, AR from Pine Bluff, AR?
The driving distance from Bay, AR to Pine Bluff, AR is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in White County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay and Pine Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay and Pine Bluff.
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Start on North Main Street
913 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Elder Street
1085 ft · 25 sec · Elder Street
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
948 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Alexander Drive
139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive
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Turn right onto Southwest Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit sharp left
1938 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
102.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
35 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
92 m · 19 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Barraque Street
95 m · 16 sec · West Barraque Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
107 m · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay and Pine Bluff.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southwest Drive
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bay and Sunny near Pine Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay to Pine Bluff?
The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Higginson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Bay and 92.9 miles from Pine Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bay and Sunny near Pine Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Higginson
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 Higginson.
Little Rock Union Station
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Pine Bluff. Straight-line distance: 132.64 mi (213.46 km).
#1 Bay
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,816 |
| Coordinates | 35.7423000, -90.5623300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Bluff
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
| Population | 40,435 |
| Coordinates | 34.2284300, -92.0032000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd Avenue (-92.003205, 34.228302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.51 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
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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