How far is Grand Bay, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Grand Bay, AL to Florence, AL is about 372 miles (598.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
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.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Bay and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Bay and Florence.
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Start on Dezauche Lane
114 m · 23 sec · Dezauche Lane
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Turn left onto Potter Tract
120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract
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Turn right onto Government Boulevard
632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road
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Take the ramp right
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery
3020 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
309.2 mi · 5 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Bay and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65 North
Continue straight
309 mi · 05h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Bay and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Bay to Florence?
The road trip is about 372 miles (598.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 196.9 miles from Grand Bay and 175 miles from Florence.
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 70.8 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 $49.69 one way or $99.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Bay and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.
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 Grand Bay and Florence. Straight-line distance: 301.22 mi (484.76 km).
#1 Grand Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 3,672 |
| Coordinates | 30.4763100, -88.3422300 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 599 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 38m |
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 | $49.69 | $99.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.68 | $121.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $71.04 | $142.09 |
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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