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Distance from Unity to Cotton

Driving Distance
50 mi 80.5 km
Flying Distance
29.9 mi 48.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Unity, Alabama to Cotton, Alabama is 50 mi (80.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 29.9 mi (48.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 56 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 48 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Unity
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 33.005399
Longitude -86.359143
GPS 33.005399° N, 86.359143° W
Local Time 1:28 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Cotton
State/Province Alabama
Country US
Latitude 32.681241
Longitude -86.017741
GPS 32.681241° N, 86.017741° W
Local Time 1:28 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Unity, Alabama to Cotton, Alabama covers 50 mi (80.5 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 56 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (45.3-50.0 miles / 73-80 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 48 mph (77 km/h).

Available Routes

AL-9 S
50 mi 56 minutes
Shortest
Coosa County Rd 56 and US-231 S
47 mi 57 minutes
US-231 S
45.3 mi 55 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.