How far is Poarch, AL from Pollard, AL?
The driving distance from Poarch, AL to Pollard, AL is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poarch and Pollard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poarch and Pollard.
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Start on Poarch Road
1638 ft · 1 min · Poarch Road
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Continue on Poarch Road
3.5 mi · 14 min · Poarch Road
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Turn left
2627 ft · 52 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 31
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 31
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Turn slight right onto Misella Street
985 ft · 46 sec · Misella Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
35 m · 5 sec · Richmond Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poarch and Pollard.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Poarch and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pollard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poarch to Pollard?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flomaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Poarch and 17.3 miles from Pollard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Poarch and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pollard.
Stop Ideas Near Flomaton
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 Flomaton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poarch and Pollard. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).
#1 Poarch
Poarch is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1174000, -87.5294300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pollard
Human settlement in Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 132 |
| Coordinates | 31.0271300, -87.1735800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Avenue (-87.173661, 31.027214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
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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