How far is Montgomery, AL from Point Clear, AL?

The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Point Clear, AL is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
177.2 mi
03h 29m
Flight
161.91 mi
260.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.91 mi
Kilometers
260.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.2 mi
Kilometers
285.17 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery
Sat, May 2, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-05-02T04:39
Arrive Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:02 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Montgomery
88.7 mi
01h 44m
To Point Clear
88.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
Point Clear Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Saturday
Using Fairhope as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Point Clear.

  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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    138.7 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 98

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Greeno Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road 32

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98

    714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway 98

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
139 mi · 78%
US Highway 98
7.59 mi · 4%
Greeno Road
4.91 mi · 3%
County Road 32
1.89 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
1.33 mi · 1%
East South Street
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 29m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 44m from Montgomery
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Point Clear?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Montgomery and 88.5 miles from Point Clear.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 161.91 mi (260.57 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Point Clear

#2 Point Clear

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population2,125
Coordinates30.4740800, -87.9191600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery (-86.29997, 32.36681)
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.34
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.67 $47.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.63 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.42 $33.84 $67.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Point Clear. The current time is 04:39:41.

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.