How far is Samson, AL from Hartford, AL?

The driving distance from Samson, AL to Hartford, AL is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.31 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.67 mi
33.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.31 mi
Kilometers
37.51 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Samson
Sat, Apr 18, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Samson
2026-04-18T05:50
Arrive Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Samson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Geneva
AL

Town in Alabama

From Samson
11.6 mi
00h 17m
To Hartford
11.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Samson and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Samson and Hartford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Street

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 3rd Avenue

    19 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Samson and Hartford.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.1 mi · 43%
Maple Street
9.58 mi · 41%
West Maple Avenue
3.59 mi · 15%
North 3rd Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Start on Main Street

10.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneva
00h 17m from Samson
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Samson and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Samson to Hartford?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Samson and 11.7 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Samson and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Samson and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 20.67 mi (33.26 km).

Samson

#1 Samson

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates31.1129500, -86.0460500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hartford

City in Alabama

Population2,591
Coordinates31.1024000, -85.6968800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Samson (-86.04605, 31.11295)
End: Hartford (-85.69688, 31.1024)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.11
Round trip
$6.21
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.11 $6.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.49 $6.98
Premium $4.63 $3.79 $7.59
Diesel $5.42 $4.44 $8.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Samson and Hartford. The current time is 05:50:48.

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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.