How far is Pollard, AL from Poarch, AL?

The driving distance from Pollard, AL to Poarch, AL is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
34.83 mi
00h 55m
Flight
21.97 mi
35.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.35 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.06 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poarch
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Pollard
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pollard
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Poarch
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pollard
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
Flomaton
AL

Town

From Pollard
17.4 mi
00h 27m
To Poarch
17.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pollard and Poarch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pollard and Poarch.

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Richmond Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue

    873 ft · 45 sec · Elizabeth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 31

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 31

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah

    1385 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Poarch Road

    3.5 mi · 14 min · Poarch Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Poarch Road

    1638 ft · 1 min · Poarch Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poarch Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pollard and Poarch.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 31
13.2 mi · 38%
Poarch Road
3.83 mi · 11%
SR 21
0.26 mi · 1%
Elizabeth Avenue
0.17 mi
Richmond Avenue
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flomaton
00h 27m from Pollard
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Pollard and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Poarch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pollard to Poarch?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 17.4 miles from Pollard and 17.4 miles from Poarch.

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 13 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Pollard and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Poarch.

Stop Ideas Near Flomaton

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

73 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

85 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

88 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

91 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pollard and Poarch. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).

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#1 Pollard

Human settlement in Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America

Population132
Coordinates31.0271300, -87.1735800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
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#2 Poarch

Poarch is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.1174000, -87.5294300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Pollard (-87.17358, 31.02713)
End: Poarch (-87.52943, 31.1174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
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 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.63 $5.69 $11.38
Diesel $5.42 $6.66 $13.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pollard and Poarch. The current time is 00:19:38.

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.