How far is Center Point, AL from East Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to East Florence, AL is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and East Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and East Florence.
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Start on the route
3.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
49.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on South Main Street
16.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
1062 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
2501 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
55 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto South Royal Avenue
873 ft · 18 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Huntsville Road
4 m · 1 sec · Huntsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Huntsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and East Florence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Main Avenue
Continue straight
55 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near East Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to East Florence?
The road trip is about 253.7 miles (408.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Center Point and 127.1 miles from East Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near East Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 209.89 mi (337.78 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,815 |
| Coordinates | 31.7884900, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $3.79 | $33.89 | $67.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.39 | $82.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.46 | $96.93 |
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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