How far is Hamilton, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Hamilton, AL to Florence, AL is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.85 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.77 mi
78.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.77 mi
Kilometers
78.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Florence
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Russellville
AL

City in Alabama

From Hamilton
26.9 mi
00h 33m
To Florence
27 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Bexar Avenue West

    6 m · 8 sec · Bexar Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Military Street North

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Military Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on George Wallace Highway

    14.7 mi · 19 min · George Wallace Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
19.8 mi · 37%
George Wallace Highway
16.5 mi · 31%
Military Street North
14.2 mi · 26%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 5%
South Pine Street
0.22 mi
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

George Wallace Highway

Continue on George Wallace Highway

14.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
00h 33m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Florence?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Hamilton and 27 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Florence. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population6,645
Coordinates34.1423200, -87.9886400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Bexar Avenue West (-87.98863, 34.142374)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.63 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.42 $10.29 $20.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Florence. The current time is 19:29:42.

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.