Trip from East Brewton, AL to Montgomery, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

104.5 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 11m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Brewton, AL

Jamie Kimball

Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 104.5-mile journey from East Brewton, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, a drive that typically takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily be navigating I-65, with portions on Douglas Avenue and North Jackson Street as you approach Montgomery. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Southeast region. The overall feel of this drive is focused on efficient highway travel, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52.2 miles from East Brewton, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	76.6 mi	1h 22m
Douglas Avenue	14.2 mi	21m
North Jackson Street	8.1 mi	12m
West Fairview Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Jackson	0.8 mi	1m
Forrest Avenue	0.6 mi	<1m
US 84	0.6 mi	<1m
Norman Bridge Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 76.6 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Brewton, AL and Montgomery, AL.

Start on US 29; AL 41

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Forrest Avenue

Continue on US 29; AL 41

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Mildred Street

Turn right onto US 31

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn slight left onto US 31

14 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue

Continue on US 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jackson

Continue on US 31

8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

124 ft · 4 sec · Conecuh County 58

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 84

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto I 65

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue

Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue

209 ft · 6 sec · West Fairview Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Fairview Avenue

Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Norman Bridge Road

Continue on South Decatur Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Decatur Street

Continue on South Union Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Union Street

Arrive at destination

South Union Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a manageable 2-hour drive, leaving East Brewton in the morning provides flexibility for your arrival in Montgomery. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 76.6 miles on I-65, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin this segment. With a total duration of just over 2 hours and a modest fuel cost of $16, you won't need to worry about extensive planning. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of the transition from I-65 to local streets as you near Montgomery, as this is where you'll need to pay closer attention to navigation.

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 52.2 miles from East Brewton, AL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Brewton, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 East Brewton, AL

This is one driving day of about 104.5 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from East Brewton, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 76.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Georgiana, AL

52 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

Evergreen, AL

Fuel and coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Cook Out

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13349537662

Hangar 42 Coffee Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342398040

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Evergreen, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

The MOOseum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+13342651867

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 102 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn right onto US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Navigation decision point

24.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

24.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 84

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

Navigation decision point

25.2 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

102 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.78 one way

$31.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.32	$34.65
premium	$4.56	$18.76	$37.51
diesel	$5.61	$23.07	$46.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.3	$10.97	$5.02
Efficient EV	26.1	$9.14	$4.18
EV Truck/SUV	41.8	$14.63	$6.69

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 19, 2026

Origin

East Brewton, AL

Late night in East Brewton on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Late night in Montgomery on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 5m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on interstates. Expect a significant stretch of 76.6 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. While the majority is highway, you will transition to local roads like Douglas Avenue and North Jackson Street as you enter Montgomery. This mix means you'll experience the efficiency of interstate driving and then a more localized feel as you complete your trip. The road character is geared towards steady progress rather than varied scenery.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 76.6 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Douglas Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.6 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Montgomery, AL

Full guide →

Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, AL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from East Brewton, AL to Montgomery, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Baristas and Barristers

Vintage Cafe

Cook Out

Baristas and Barristers

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Hilltop Public House

Elevation Café

Good Brew

Red Tail Cafe

Rickenbacker's Touch & Go Coffee Shop

Hangar 42 Coffee Shop

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Flying J EV Charging Station

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

The MOOseum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Brewton, AL

Montgomery, AL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Montgomery, AL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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