How far is Pelham, AL from East Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Pelham, AL to East Florence, AL is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and East Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and East Florence.
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Start on Word Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Word Drive
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Turn left onto Pelham Parkway
726 ft · 23 sec · Pelham Parkway
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Turn left onto County Road 52
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 52
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Take the ramp sharp left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
2229 ft · 56 sec · Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Midway Street
18 m · 3 sec · Midway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Midway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham and East Florence.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 52
Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Pelham 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 Pelham to East Florence?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Pelham and 67.7 miles from East Florence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelham and Sunny near East Florence.
Stop Ideas Near Cullman
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 Cullman.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and East Florence. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.26 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 22,289 |
| Coordinates | 33.2856700, -86.8099900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Florence
City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 35,733 |
| Coordinates | 34.8095300, -87.6494700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery Avenue (-87.649499, 34.80953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.32 | $40.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
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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