How far is Florence, AL from Orange Beach, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Orange Beach, AL is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Orange Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Orange Beach.
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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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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Foley Beach Express
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foley Beach Express
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Continue on Foley Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Bay Circle
789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Orange Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Orange Beach?
The road trip is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.3 miles from Florence and 196.9 miles from Orange Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 $52.68 one way or $105.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Florence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 311.36 mi (501.08 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $52.68 | $105.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.24 | $118.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.33 | $128.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.32 | $150.65 |
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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