How far is Robertsdale, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
166.19 mi
02h 34m
Flight
150.38 mi
242.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.38 mi
Kilometers
242.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.19 mi
Kilometers
267.46 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Sun, Apr 26, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Mon, Apr 27, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-04-26T20:35
Arrive Montgomery
Sun, Apr 26, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Robertsdale
83 mi
01h 17m
To Montgomery
83.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    131.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
136 mi · 82%
Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 13%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 3%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
South Decatur Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 22m

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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 17m from Robertsdale
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Robertsdale and Partly Cloudy near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robertsdale to Montgomery?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Robertsdale and 83.3 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Robertsdale and Partly Cloudy near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 150.38 mi (242.02 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsdale and Montgomery. The current time is 20:35:52.

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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.