How far is Pinson, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
107.94 mi
01h 41m
Flight
94.01 mi
151.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.01 mi
Kilometers
151.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.94 mi
Kilometers
173.71 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinson
2026-04-18T23:32
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinson
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Pinson
54.2 mi
00h 50m
To Montgomery
53.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pinson and Montgomery.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinson and Montgomery.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clayton Street

    32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    2312 ft · 44 sec · Center Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Point Parkway

    5 mi · 10 min · Center Point Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Parkway East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway East

    69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East

  8. 8

    Continue on Roebuck Parkway

    1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden

    1057 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery

    2492 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3059 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street

    909 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Arba Street

    2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Decatur Street

    141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Winnie Street

    134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street

    57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinson and Montgomery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 73%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 16%
Center Point Parkway
4.95 mi · 5%
I 59 North
2.42 mi · 2%
Parkway East
1.67 mi · 2%
I 85 North
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 50m from Pinson
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pinson and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinson to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Pinson and 53.7 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pinson and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, 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 Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinson and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 94.01 mi (151.3 km).

Pinson

#1 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.683318, 33.688876)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.23 $32.45
Premium $4.63 $17.62 $35.24
Diesel $5.42 $20.63 $41.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinson and Montgomery. The current time is 23:32:31.

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.