How far is Red Bay, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Red Bay, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bay and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bay and Montgomery.
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Start on 4th Street Southeast
33 m · 7 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southeast
1983 ft · 46 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street East
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Continue on Alabama Highway 19
6.6 mi · 9 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Keep slight right to continue on Alabama Highway 19
15.5 mi · 21 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Turn right
1355 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-22 East: Birmingham
1769 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
87.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
2657 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3059 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Street, Union Street
909 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Arba Street
2067 ft · 1 min · Arba Street
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Turn right onto South Decatur Street
141 m · 12 sec · South Decatur Street
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Turn left onto Winnie Street
134 m · 25 sec · Winnie Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Union Street
57 m · 4 sec · South Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bay and Montgomery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
92.7 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Red Bay 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 Red Bay to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Red Bay and 104.3 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Red Bay and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Graysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Hueytown Court Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graysville.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bay and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 178.29 mi (286.93 km).
#1 Red Bay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 34.4398200, -88.1408700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.30 | $62.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
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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