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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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.
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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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Greeno Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road
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Turn right onto County Road 32
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98
714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 161.91 mi (260.57 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Clear
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 2,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.4740800, -87.9191600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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