Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Cut, AL
Aneesh Thazhathethil
Ridgeville, AL
Earth Photart
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Cut, AL and Ridgeville, AL.
Start on Pettibone Road
Turn right onto Sandcutt Road
Continue on Sand Cut Road
At end of road, turn left onto AL 10
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Turn left onto Wolf Creek Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Sandcutt Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto AL 10 / Pineapple Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Wolf Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.29 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sand Cut on Monday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:16PM CDT until June 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Late night in Ridgeville on Monday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 8:16PM CDT until June 28 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
524 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
173 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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