How far is Mountain Brook, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to East Florence, AL is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
74.54 mi
01h 24m
Flight
62.8 mi
101.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.8 mi
Kilometers
101.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.54 mi
Kilometers
119.96 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive East Florence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Mountain Brook
33.2 mi
00h 42m
To East Florence
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and East Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    2549 ft · 2 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast

    44 m · 12 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast

    774 ft · 27 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 56 sec · California Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    823 ft · 24 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Continue on University Drive Northwest

    7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Huntsville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and East Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Drive Northwest
60.1 mi · 81%
Huntsville Road
2.95 mi · 4%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
1.04 mi · 1%
McClung Avenue Southeast
0.67 mi · 1%
California Street Southeast
0.52 mi · 1%
Shades Crest Road Southeast
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

University Drive Northwest

Continue straight

49.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 42m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to East Florence?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 41.3 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Sunny near East Florence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 62.8 mi (101.07 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Florence

City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Population35,733
Coordinates34.8095300, -87.6494700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Shades Crest Road Southeast (-86.54777, 34.725064)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.92
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.96 $19.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.63 $12.16 $24.33
Diesel $5.42 $14.24 $28.48

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 Mountain Brook and East Florence. The current time is 20:31:36.

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.