How far is Pisgah, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Pisgah, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.37 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.68 mi
44.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.71 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sat, Nov 7, 1:09 PM CST
Return by in Pisgah
Sat, Nov 7, 1:55 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pisgah
2026-11-07T12:22
Arrive Montgomery
Sat, Nov 7, 1:09 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pisgah
9:30 PM CST
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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Pisgah
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Montgomery
16.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pisgah Road

    8 m · 6 sec · Pisgah Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gardner Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 94

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 94

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Meriwether Trail

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Meriwether Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Moore Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Moore Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    22.1 mi · 27 min · Troy Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mc Gehee Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodley Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Fairview Avenue

    2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
22.1 mi · 66%
Meriwether Trail
2.84 mi · 9%
Moore Road
2.11 mi · 6%
Gardner Road
1.69 mi · 5%
Woodley Road
1.48 mi · 4%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Turn left onto Troy Highway

22.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
00h 23m from Pisgah
Leave By
4:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pisgah 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 Pisgah to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Pisgah and 16.1 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pike Road, 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 Pike Road.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pisgah and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 27.68 mi (44.55 km).

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#1 Pisgah

Pisgah is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9968200, -86.1182900
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Pisgah Road (-86.118283, 31.996797)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.46 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.36 gal · 8.92 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.15 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $4.55 $5.37 $10.75
Diesel $5.82 $6.87 $13.74

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Pisgah and Montgomery. The current time is 12:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.