How far is Florence, AL from Grand Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Grand Bay, AL is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Grand Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Grand Bay.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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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
23.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right
34.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Military Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
65 m · 4 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
1011 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 188: Grand Bay
1100 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Boulevard
632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potter Tract
120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract
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Turn right onto Dezauche Lane
114 m · 16 sec · Dezauche Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dezauche Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Grand Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 45 South
Continue straight
64.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Grand Bay?
The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 07h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Florence and 179 miles from Grand Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.91 one way or $95.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Emelle
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 Emelle.
Union Station
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Thomasville, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Grand Bay. Straight-line distance: 301.22 mi (484.76 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 30.4763100, -88.3422300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Bay (-88.34223, 30.47631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $47.91 | $95.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.88 | $107.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.51 | $117.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.50 | $137.00 |
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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