How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Florence, AL is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Florence.
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Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast
2549 ft · 2 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast
44 m · 12 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast
2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast
774 ft · 27 sec · Owens Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto California Street Southeast
2719 ft · 56 sec · California Street Southeast
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
823 ft · 24 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast
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Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast
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Continue on University Drive Northwest
7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest
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Continue straight
49.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
1 km · 2 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
23 m · 2 sec · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Drive Northwest
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49.1 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Florence?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 34.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 41.3 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Sunny near Florence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Florence. Straight-line distance: 64.32 mi (103.51 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,034 |
| Coordinates | 34.7250900, -86.5477700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.30 | $24.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.40 | $28.81 |
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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