Origin
Florence, AL
Night in Florence on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AL to Hamilton, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AL
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Trip Overview
This 53.7-mile drive from Florence, AL to Hamilton, AL is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. It's perfect as a day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll primarily be on US 43, also known as Andrew Jackson Highway, with a portion on Woodward Avenue. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8, making it a budget-friendly option. This route offers a mixed drive experience, connecting two points within the Southeast region, specifically within Alabama.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 26.2 mi | 32m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| Woodward Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Highway 43 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Pine Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crest Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bexar Avenue West | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 26.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AL and Hamilton, AL.
1
Start on North Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Crest Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
Crest Street
3
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 43; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
24 mi
·
28 min
·
US 43; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto US 43; AL 17
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Continue on US 43; AL 17
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 43
9
Continue on US 43; AL 17
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
10
Turn right onto AL 74
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bexar Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
AL 74
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Florence, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Crest Street
Turn left onto Crest Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20 / Woodward Avenue
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20 / Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn right onto US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Navigation decision point
6
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Turn right onto AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.22 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hamilton, AL
Night in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Russellville, AL
27 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 6m 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?
You'll find this drive to be a mixed bag, with 54% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 26.2 miles on US 43, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While not a monotonous interstate grind, it's also not a winding country road. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway sections interspersed with local road segments as you make your way south. The road's character shifts gradually, providing a varied driving experience without any drastic changes.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Crest Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florence, AL to Hamilton, AL is easy. At 1h 6m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Crest Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20 / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, AL
Full guide →Florence is a city in northwest Alabama near Mississippi and Tennessee.
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 1h 6m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on US 43. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Crest Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20 / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamilton, 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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