How far is Pelham, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Florence, AL is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Florence.
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Start on County Road 42
1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42
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Turn straight onto Pine Grove Road
1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Continue on Ward Chapel Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road
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Continue on County Road 15
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 15
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Continue on Short Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp right
2191 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
1062 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
2501 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
55 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South 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 Pelham and Florence.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Short Street
Merge slight left
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Pelham and Sunny near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelham to Florence?
The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Coker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Pelham and 107.6 miles from Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Sunny near Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Coker
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 Coker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Florence. Straight-line distance: 175.98 mi (283.22 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 24,231 |
| Coordinates | 32.2795900, -88.1200200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.44 | $56.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.99 | $63.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.73 | $69.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.67 | $81.33 |
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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