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

The driving distance from Florence, AL to East Florence, AL is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.24 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.71 mi
2.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.71 mi
Kilometers
2.76 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.24 mi
Kilometers
3.61 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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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 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Mon, May 4, 5:21 PM CDT
Return by in Florence
Mon, May 4, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-04T17:15
Arrive East Florence
Mon, May 4, 5:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florence
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeview
AL

Town in DeKalb County, Alabama

From Florence
1 mi
00h 02m
To East Florence
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    23 m · 9 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Tennessee Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Tennessee Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Stadium

    776 ft · 31 sec · East Tennessee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Royal Avenue

    1441 ft · 35 sec · South Royal Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Huntsville Road

    42 m · 3 sec · Huntsville Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Huntsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
363.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Tennessee Street
0.81 mi · 36%
Huntsville Road
0.7 mi · 31%
South Royal Avenue
0.27 mi · 12%
East Tennessee Street
0.07 mi · 3%
Stadium
0.07 mi · 3%
North Pine Street
0.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Tennessee Street

Turn left onto West Tennessee Street

0.81 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 02m from Florence
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florence and Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Florence and 1.2 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 1.71 mi (2.76 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

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

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.3 L · about $0.30
Round trip
$0.61
0.16 gal · 0.6 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.30 $0.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.34 $0.68
Premium $4.63 $0.37 $0.74
Diesel $5.42 $0.43 $0.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and East Florence. The current time is 17:15:49.

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.