How far is Northport, AL from East Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Northport, AL to East Florence, AL is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
127.35 mi
02h 25m
Flight
109.28 mi
175.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.28 mi
Kilometers
175.87 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.35 mi
Kilometers
204.95 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Florence
Fri, May 1, 6:26 PM CDT
Return by in Northport
Fri, May 1, 8:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northport
2026-05-01T16:00
Arrive East Florence
Fri, May 1, 6:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northport
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
Natural Bridge
AL

Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States

From Northport
61 mi
01h 12m
To East Florence
66.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northport and East Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    53 m · 11 sec · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 20th Avenue

    107 m · 22 sec · 20th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    1732 ft · 55 sec · 20th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2501 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    55 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Royal Avenue

    873 ft · 18 sec · South Royal Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Huntsville Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Huntsville Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Huntsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Huntsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Midway Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northport 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
119 mi · 94%
Veterans Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Huntsville Road
0.67 mi · 1%
20th Street
0.33 mi
South Royal Avenue
0.17 mi
20th Avenue
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

55 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natural Bridge
01h 12m from Northport
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Northport and Chance Rain Showers near East Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Northport to East Florence?

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Natural Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Northport and 66.3 miles from East Florence.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northport and Chance Rain Showers near East Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Natural Bridge

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

98 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northport and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 109.28 mi (175.87 km).

Northport

#1 Northport

City in Alabama, United States

Population26,075
Coordinates33.2290100, -87.5772300
Altitude67
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: (-87.57734, 33.229013)
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.01
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.00 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.12 $38.25
Premium $4.63 $20.77 $41.53
Diesel $5.42 $24.31 $48.63

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Northport and East Florence. The current time is 16:00:34.

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.