Origin
Red Bay, AL
Night in Red Bay on Thursday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Bay, AL to Florence, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
48.4 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bay, AL
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Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Bay, AL to Florence, AL covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alabama Highway 24, George Wallace Highway, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on Alabama Highway 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 48.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Red Bay, AL to Florence, AL covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alabama Highway 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.9 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 early in the drive near AL 19 / 4th Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 19 / 4th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AL 19 / 4th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto AL 19 / 4th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hami...
5
46.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
48.1 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
48.2 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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South Pine Street
Turn right onto South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Red Bay, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Muscle Shoals and Hamilton.
Muscle Shoals
24.7 mi in
|
~30m
Hamilton
24.7 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Highway 24 | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| George Wallace Highway | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| US 43 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 4th Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Winnie Frost Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Doctor Hicks Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alabama Highway 24
— 23.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bay, AL and Florence, AL.
1
Start on 4th Street Southeast
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Street Southeast
2
Turn right onto AL 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue Southeast
3
Continue on Winnie Frost Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winnie Frost Drive
4
Turn left onto AL 24
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Alabama Highway 24
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
6
Turn left onto US 43; AL 13; AL 17
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on US 43; AL 13; AL 17
15 mi
·
19 min
·
George Wallace Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
437 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Pine Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Pine Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Red Bay, AL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Red Bay, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florence, AL
The final approach into Florence, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.31 one way
$14.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.78 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Florence, AL
Night in Florence on Thursday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Littleville, AL
24 mi in
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
1h 3m 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 Red Bay, AL to Florence, AL covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alabama Highway 24, George Wallace Highway, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Red Bay, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.31 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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 19 / 4th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Red Bay, AL and Florence, AL, road signs point toward Muscle Shoals and Hamilton.
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