How far is Greensboro, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Greensboro, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.53 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.98 mi
127.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.53 mi
Kilometers
158.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Fri, May 1, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, May 1, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-05-01T03:48
Arrive Montgomery
Fri, May 1, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Selma
AL

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

From Greensboro
50.1 mi
00h 54m
To Montgomery
48.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on Tuscaloosa Street

    1773 ft · 1 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Street

    875 ft · 26 sec · North Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    28.7 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edmund Pettus Bridge
47.5 mi · 48%
Washington Street
28.7 mi · 29%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 2%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
State Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Edmund Pettus Bridge

Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

34.5 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
00h 54m from Greensboro
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Greensboro and 48.5 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Selma, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selma.

BUS

Selma, AL

1 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

37 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

52 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Brent, AL

63 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 78.98 mi (127.11 km).

Greensboro

#1 Greensboro

City in Hale County, Alabama, United States

Population2,265
Coordinates32.7041500, -87.5955000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa Street (-87.595502, 32.70414)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Greensboro and Montgomery. The current time is 03:48:27.

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.