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Trip from Sand Cut, AL to Ridgeville, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

19.6 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Sand Cut, AL, AL

Sand Cut, AL

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Downtown Ridgeville, AL, AL

Ridgeville, AL

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Trip Overview

Sand Cut, AL to Ridgeville, AL is 19.6 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Ridge Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. The drive is entirely on surface roads, making it a relaxed option for those prioritizing local scenery over highway speed. With no designated overnight stay recommended, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger trip within the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ridge Road 12.8 mi 31m
Sandcutt Road 4.9 mi 11m
Pineapple Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Sand Cut Road 0.4 mi <1m
Wolf Creek Road <0.1 mi <1m
Pettibone Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ridge Road — 12.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sand Cut, AL and Ridgeville, AL.

1

Start on Pettibone Road

15 ft · 3 sec · Pettibone Road
2

Turn right onto Sandcutt Road

4.9 mi · 11 min · Sandcutt Road
3

Continue on Sand Cut Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Sand Cut Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto AL 10

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway
5

Turn right onto Ridge Road

13 mi · 31 min · Ridge Road
6

Turn left onto Wolf Creek Road

70 ft · 3 sec · Wolf Creek Road
7

Arrive at destination

Wolf Creek Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sandcutt Road

Turn right onto Sandcutt Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | AL 10 / Pineapple Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AL 10 / Pineapple Highway

Navigation decision point

3
6.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | Ridge Road

Turn right onto Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

3
19.6 mi into trip | ~46m in | Wolf Creek Road

Turn left onto Wolf Creek Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.01 one way

$6.03 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.33 $6.66
premium $4.65 $3.59 $7.17
diesel $5.35 $4.13 $8.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 May 23, 2026

Origin

Sand Cut, AL

Evening in Sand Cut on Wednesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

0 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 22 at 11:33PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:58PM CDT until May 23 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Destination

Ridgeville, AL

Evening in Ridgeville on Wednesday

Local time

5:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 22 at 11:33PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:58PM CDT until May 23 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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

46m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is exclusively on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Ridge Road, covering 12.8 miles. Expect a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway exits. This type of drive typically involves navigating local traffic patterns and maintaining moderate speeds throughout.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Ridge Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sandcutt Road.

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 46m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Sandcutt Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (AL 10 / Pineapple Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

524 ft 351 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

118 ft

Highest Point

524 ft

~11.2 mi in

Elevation Range

173 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Ridgeville, AL

Full guide →

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 46m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Ridge Road. 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: near the start (Sandcutt Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (AL 10 / Pineapple Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ridgeville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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