Origin
Hartford, AL
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, AL to Samson, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, AL
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Samson, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hartford, AL to Samson, AL covers 23.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Maple Avenue, West Main Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on East Maple Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Maple Avenue | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| West Main Street | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Maple Avenue
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, AL and Samson, AL.
1
Start on AL 123
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto AL 52
238 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn slight left onto AL 52
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on AL 52
14 mi
·
19 min
·
East Maple Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 52 / Mill Street
Turn right onto AL 52 / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Samson, AL
Afternoon in Samson on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
23.3 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on East Maple Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 52 / Mill Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, AL to Samson, AL is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
275 ft
112 ft
Total Climb
110 ft
Total Descent
171 ft
Highest Point
275 ft
Elevation Range
163 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on East Maple Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (AL 52 / Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Samson, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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