How far is East Florence, AL from Pelham, AL?

The driving distance from East Florence, AL to Pelham, AL is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
210.93 mi
04h 43m
Flight
176.89 mi
284.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.89 mi
Kilometers
284.68 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.93 mi
Kilometers
339.46 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Wed, May 13, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in East Florence
Wed, May 13, 6:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Florence
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Pelham
Wed, May 13, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Florence
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
Coker
AL

Town of the United States

From East Florence
105.6 mi
02h 21m
To Pelham
105.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Florence and Pelham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Florence and Pelham.

  1. 1

    Start on Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huntsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Royal Avenue

    49 m · 3 sec · South Royal Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Royal Avenue

    871 ft · 21 sec · South Royal Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Court Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    1146 ft · 24 sec · Woodward Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 17: York

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Short Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 15

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 15

  27. 27

    Continue on Ward Chapel Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto County Road 42

    1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Florence and Pelham.

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Woodward Avenue
84.2 mi · 40%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
66.3 mi · 31%
Short Street
2.78 mi · 1%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
South Court Street
1.45 mi · 1%
County Road 15
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coker
02h 21m from East Florence
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Florence and Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Florence to Pelham?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Coker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from East Florence and 105.3 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Florence and Sunny near Pelham.

Stop Ideas Near Coker

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coker, 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 Coker.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

13 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

58 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

76 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Florence and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 176.89 mi (284.68 km).

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#1 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Pelham

#2 Pelham

City in Alabama

Population24,231
Coordinates32.2795900, -88.1200200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: East Florence (-87.64947, 34.80953)
End: Pelham (-88.12002, 32.27959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.35
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.18 $56.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.69 $63.37
Premium $4.63 $34.41 $68.82
Diesel $5.42 $40.29 $80.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between East Florence and Pelham. The current time is 20:50:19.

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.