How far is Samson, AL from Montgomery, AL?
The driving distance from Samson, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Samson and Montgomery.
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Start on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Coffee Springs Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Coffee Springs Road
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Continue on County Road 40
4.2 mi · 7 min · County Road 40
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Turn slight left onto County Road 65
7.4 mi · 12 min · County Road 65
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Geneva Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Geneva Highway
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1850 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Mc Gehee Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Mc Gehee Road
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Continue on Woodley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodley Road
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Continue on East Fairview Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · East Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Norman Bridge Road
2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on South Decatur Street
1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street
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Continue on South Union Street
1181 ft · 23 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 Samson and Montgomery.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Neil Metcalf Road
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36.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Samson 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 Samson to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Samson and 49.8 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Samson and Mostly Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Samson and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 87.91 mi (141.48 km).
#1 Samson
City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 31.1129500, -86.0460500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.25 | $30.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
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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