How far is York, AL from Montgomery, AL?

The driving distance from York, AL to Montgomery, AL is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.27 mi
02h 19m
Flight
116.72 mi
187.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.72 mi
Kilometers
187.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.27 mi
Kilometers
212.86 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM CDT
Return by in York
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Montgomery
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
Brookwood
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From York
65.4 mi
01h 09m
To Montgomery
66.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    45 m · 12 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1814 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    938 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

    64 m · 7 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

    2295 ft · 46 sec · Norman Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Decatur Street

    1949 ft · 41 sec · South Decatur Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Union Street

    1181 ft · 23 sec · South Union Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
81.1 mi · 61%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
47.5 mi · 36%
West Fairview Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Norman Bridge Road
0.43 mi
South Decatur Street
0.37 mi
South Union Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Merge slight left

75.3 mi · 01h 31m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookwood
01h 09m from York
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving York and Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Brookwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from York and 66.8 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near Brookwood

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

29 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

35 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Thomasville, AL

58 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.85 km).

York

#1 York

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population2,218
Coordinates32.4862500, -88.2964200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Montgomery

#2 Montgomery

The capital of Alabama.

Population196,268
Coordinates32.3668100, -86.2999700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-88.296494, 32.486361)
End: South Union Street (-86.300031, 32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.89 $39.78
Premium $4.63 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.42 $25.29 $50.58

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Montgomery. The current time is 18:30:33.

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.