How far is Meadowbrook, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Meadowbrook, AL to Florence, AL is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
127.29 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.69 mi
179.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.69 mi
Kilometers
179.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.29 mi
Kilometers
204.85 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Meadowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowbrook
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowbrook
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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Meadowbrook
64.1 mi
01h 07m
To Florence
63.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheshire Drive

    598 ft · 28 sec · Cheshire Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Meadow Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 52 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowbrook 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 43%
I 65 North
47.7 mi · 37%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University of North Alabama Highway

Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
01h 07m from Meadowbrook
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meadowbrook and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Meadowbrook and 63.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Hill, 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 Pine Hill.

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowbrook and Florence. Straight-line distance: 111.69 mi (179.74 km).

Meadowbrook

#1 Meadowbrook

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population8,769
Coordinates33.4020500, -86.6966500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheshire Drive (-86.696341, 33.402174)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.12 $38.25
Premium $4.63 $20.77 $41.53
Diesel $5.42 $24.31 $48.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadowbrook and Florence. The current time is 03:20:15.

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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.