How far is Sneads, FL from Alford, FL?

The driving distance from Sneads, FL to Alford, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
37.64 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.58 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Sneads
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Alford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads
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
Marianna
FL

Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Sneads
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Alford
18.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sneads and Alford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sneads and Alford.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    88 m · 11 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gloster Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gloster Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Blueberry Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Blueberry Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2359 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cottondale, Panama City

    1864 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sneads and Alford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
27.8 mi · 74%
Blueberry Drive
4.06 mi · 11%
Gloster Avenue
1.01 mi · 3%
US 231
0.35 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
0.05 mi
Taylor Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

27.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marianna
00h 23m from Sneads
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sneads and Sunny near Alford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sneads to Alford?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Marianna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Sneads and 18.8 miles from Alford.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sneads and Sunny near Alford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads and Alford. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Sneads

#1 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Alford

#2 Alford

Town in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population464
Coordinates30.6938000, -85.3921500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Sneads (-84.92552, 30.70801)
End: Alford (-85.39215, 30.6938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.90 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $4.35 $5.79 $11.57

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 Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sneads and Alford. The current time is 01:41:35.

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.