Trip from Grand Bay, AL to Montgomery, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

189.9 mi

306 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 30m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 54m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Grand Bay, AL

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Trip Overview

This 190.5-mile journey from Grand Bay, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, is best suited for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, this route keeps expenses manageable for a day trip. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more intimate travel experience through the Southeast region of Alabama. You'll find yourself navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on highways, making it a hands-on driving adventure. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss drive between these two Alabama cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94.9 miles from Grand Bay, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	169.4 mi	3h 3m
I 10	15.7 mi	17m
Grand Bay Wilmer Road	1.3 mi	2m
West Fairview Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Norman Bridge Road	0.4 mi	<1m
South Decatur Street	0.4 mi	<1m
South Union Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Government Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 169.4 mi, about 3h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Bay, AL and Montgomery, AL.

Start on Dezauche Lane

375 ft · 22 sec · Dezauche Lane

Turn left onto Potter Tract

393 ft · 19 sec · Potter Tract

Turn right onto US 90

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Government Boulevard

Turn left onto AL 188

1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 10

16 mi · 17 min · I 10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 65 North: Montgomery

Continue on I 65

169 mi · 3 hr 3 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 the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes for this 190.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure. Leaving in the morning will get you to Montgomery with ample time to explore. With only one suggested stop, you can easily pace yourself, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $29. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation, especially on roads like Grand Bay Wilmer Road, to ensure you maintain your route efficiently toward Montgomery.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 94.9 miles from Grand Bay, AL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.4 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 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.9 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 51m

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 Grand Bay, 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 Grand Bay, AL

This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Grand Bay, AL.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 169.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brewton, AL

95 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

Pennsylvania, AL

Fuel and coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.9

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Cook Out

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.9

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.9

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13349537662

Hangar 42 Coffee Shop

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.9

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342398040

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 149.2

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 13.6

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 189.9

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.3

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 189.9

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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 187.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Potter Tract

Turn left onto Potter Tract

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 90 / Government Boulevard

Turn right onto US 90 / Government Boulevard

Navigation decision point

17.5 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Montgomery

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 65 North: Montgomery

187.4 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 169 Toward Fairview Avenue

187.7 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | West Fairview Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.68 one way

$57.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$31.48	$62.97
premium	$4.56	$34.08	$68.17
diesel	$5.61	$41.93	$83.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57	$19.94	$9.12
Efficient EV	47.5	$16.62	$7.60
EV Truck/SUV	76	$26.59	$12.15

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Grand Bay, AL

Night in Grand Bay on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Montgomery, AL

Night in Montgomery on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 30m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 190.5-mile stretch between Grand Bay and Montgomery. With a 0% highway share, you won't be experiencing any high-speed interstate cruising. Instead, you'll be working with roads like Potter Tract, Government Boulevard, and Grand Bay Wilmer Road. The absence of long highway segments means you'll be engaging with the local road network throughout the entire 2-hour and 50-minute duration. This profile suggests a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through towns and communities.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 169.4 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 10. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Potter Tract.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Grand Bay, AL to Montgomery, AL is easy. At 3h 30m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Potter Tract): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Government Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 169.4 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Montgomery, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 Grand Bay, 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

Nearby Places

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Vintage Cafe

Cook Out

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Tesla Supercharger

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

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FLO Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

The MOOseum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grand Bay, AL

Montgomery, AL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 30m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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