How far is Florence, AL from Pinson, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Pinson, AL is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Pinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Pinson.
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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
42.1 mi · 45 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walkers Chapel Road
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Fultondale
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Chapel Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Walker Chapel Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Castle Road
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Turn straight onto Carson Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Carson Road
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Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto Sweeny Hollow Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Turn sharp left onto Center Point Parkway
51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Center Point Road
2456 ft · 52 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left
91 m · 22 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 Florence and Pinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
University of North Alabama Highway
Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Pinson?
The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Florence and 59.6 miles from Pinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Pinson. Straight-line distance: 95.46 mi (153.63 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinson
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,060 |
| Coordinates | 33.6889900, -86.6833200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinson (-86.68332, 33.68899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
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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