How far is East Florence, AL from Northport, AL?
The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Northport, AL is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Northport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Northport.
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Start on Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Royal Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Royal Avenue
871 ft · 21 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto South Court Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
1146 ft · 24 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the ramp right
2350 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
1732 ft · 55 sec · 20th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue
8 m · 6 sec · 20th Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
24 m · 6 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right
55 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Northport.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Woodward Avenue
Continue straight
50.8 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving East Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Northport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Northport?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Natural Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from East Florence and 60.8 miles from Northport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Florence and Chance Rain Showers near Northport.
Stop Ideas Near Natural Bridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Northport. Straight-line distance: 109.28 mi (175.87 km).
#1 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northport
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,075 |
| Coordinates | 33.2290100, -87.5772300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northport (-87.57723, 33.22901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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