How far is Poarch, AL from Riverview, AL?
The driving distance from Poarch, AL to Riverview, AL is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Riverview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poarch and Riverview.
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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
12.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mildred Street
2051 ft · 35 sec · Mildred Street
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Continue on Forrest Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Forrest Avenue
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Continue on Florida Street
2 mi · 3 min · Florida Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poarch and Riverview.
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 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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Poarch and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Riverview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poarch to Riverview?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 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?
Flomaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Poarch and 16.5 miles from Riverview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 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 Riverview.
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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Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poarch and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 28.05 mi (45.15 km).
#1 Poarch
Poarch is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1174000, -87.5294300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverview
Town in Alabama, U.
| Population | 181 |
| Coordinates | 31.0604600, -87.0599700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: AL 41 (-87.059929, 31.06046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
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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