Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Brewton, AL
Jamie Kimball
Pollard, AL
Kostas Dimopoulos
East Brewton to Pollard is 9.7 miles and takes about 15 minutes via South Boulevard/Old Hwy 31/Forrest Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama and the Southeast region, making it a simple, direct connection. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the most part, so don't expect a high-speed freeway experience. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Old Hwy 31 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Forrest Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mildred Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Misella Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Richmond Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Brewton, AL and Pollard, AL.
Start on US 29; AL 41
Continue on US 29; AL 41
Turn left onto US 29; US 31
Turn left onto Old Hwy 31
Continue on Old US Hwy 31
Turn slight left onto Misella Street
Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 29; US 31 / South Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Hwy 31
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.29 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in East Brewton on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Pollard on Sunday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with only about 12% on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving for 7.3 miles on South Boulevard. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic rather than sustained highway cruising. This means you'll likely be slowing down and accelerating more often as you pass through populated areas.
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 around 1 miles in near US 29; US 31 / South Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Brewton, AL to Pollard, AL is easy. At 15m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 29; US 31 / South Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Old Hwy 31): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (Richmond Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
92 ft
Total Descent
131 ft
Highest Point
152 ft
~6.2 mi in
Elevation Range
85 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Brewton, AL
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 10:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Brewton, AL
Cuisine: juice
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su 12...
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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