How far is Bridgeport, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.89 mi
03h 36m
Flight
181.47 mi
292.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.47 mi
Kilometers
292.04 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.89 mi
Kilometers
366.75 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, May 6, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Thu, May 7, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-06T17:14
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, May 6, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Bridgeport
116.3 mi
01h 48m
To Montgomery
111.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Johnson Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Johnson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 16 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  7. 7

    Turn left onto John T Reid Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    10 mi · 11 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1159 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Love Road
84.9 mi · 37%
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 35%
John T Reid Parkway
22.1 mi · 10%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 7%
Veterans Drive
12.7 mi · 6%
West Main Street
8.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Love Road

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
01h 48m from Bridgeport
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Bridgeport and 111.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.45 one way or $60.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 181.47 mi (292.04 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Street (-85.714468, 34.947578)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.44 L · about $30.45
Round trip
$60.89
16.08 gal · 60.88 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.45 $60.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.24 $68.48
Premium $4.63 $37.18 $74.37
Diesel $5.42 $43.54 $87.07

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 Alabama · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Montgomery. The current time is 17:14:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.