How far is Montgomery, AL from Bridgeport, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Bridgeport, AL is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.07 mi
04h 24m
Flight
181.47 mi
292.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.47 mi
Kilometers
292.04 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.07 mi
Kilometers
373.48 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Montgomery
116.1 mi
02h 12m
To Bridgeport
115.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East South Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    828 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2014 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 72

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    24.9 mi · 28 min · John T Reid Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 94

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue

    975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
80.9 mi · 35%
I-65 North
78.5 mi · 34%
John T Reid Parkway
24.9 mi · 11%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 7%
Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 5%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

80.8 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
02h 12m from Montgomery
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Montgomery and 115.9 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.02 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montgomery and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 181.47 mi (292.04 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates34.9475800, -85.7144200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $31.02
Round trip
$62.03
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.02 $62.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.88 $69.76
Premium $4.63 $37.88 $75.76
Diesel $5.42 $44.35 $88.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Bridgeport. The current time is 05:12:58.

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.