This 100.2-mile drive from Greensboro to Montgomery, Alabama, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on roads like Edmund Pettus Bridge, Washington Street, and AL 61, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $15, making it an economical choice. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward travel experience. It's a practical option if you're looking for a relatively short and uncomplicated drive between these two Alabama locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Greensboro, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, featuring approximately 31% highway travel interspersed with local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34.5 miles on Edmund Pettus Bridge, offering a sustained period of driving. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between faster highway sections and more localized routes, requiring you to adapt your driving style. This variety means it's not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a dynamic journey that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Edmund Pettus Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in near North Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 80 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.4 mi into trip|~28m in|North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
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19.5 mi into trip|~28m in|AL 183 / East Avenue
Turn right onto AL 183 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
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19.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 80 / Washington Street
Turn left onto US 80 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
97.8 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi
40m
Washington Street
28.7 mi
35m
AL 61
18.1 mi
25m
US 80
13 mi
16m
Broad Street
1.8 mi
3m
West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Edmund Pettus Bridge
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, AL and Montgomery, AL.
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Start on AL 69
0.3 mi·1 min·Tuscaloosa Street
2
Turn left onto AL 14
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
3
Turn right onto AL 61
18 mi·25 min·AL 61
4
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
5
Turn right onto AL 183
0.2 mi·43 sec·East Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 80
29 mi·35 min·Washington Street
7
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22
1.8 mi·3 min·Broad Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi·40 min·Edmund Pettus Bridge
9
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi·12 min·US 80; AL 21
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
3.1 mi·4 min·US 80
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 169Toward Fairview Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
209 ft·6 sec·West Fairview Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·West Fairview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Norman Bridge Road
15
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Decatur Street
16
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Union Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip, offering plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to maximize your time in Montgomery, or in the afternoon for a relaxed arrival. Since the longest stretch without a significant change is 34.5 miles, you won't need to plan for frequent fuel stops, though keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise. A specific tip for this drive: be mindful of potential traffic as you approach and traverse Washington Street in Montgomery, as it's a main artery.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Greensboro, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greensboro, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greensboro, AL
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Greensboro, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Edmund Pettus Bridge for about 34.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Greensboro, AL
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.13 one way
$30.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.61
$33.22
premium
$4.56
$17.98
$35.97
diesel
$5.61
$22.12
$44.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
EV Truck/SUV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Greensboro, AL
Night
in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Night
in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Selma, AL
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greensboro, AL to Montgomery, AL covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Edmund Pettus Bridge, Washington Street, AL 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Greensboro, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 10m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 80 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greensboro, AL to Montgomery, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
