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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 72
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
24.9 mi · 28 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 94
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94
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Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive
847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 181.47 mi (292.04 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.9475800, -85.7144200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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