How far is Birmingham, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.91 mi
03h 37m
Flight
196.86 mi
316.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.86 mi
Kilometers
316.82 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.91 mi
Kilometers
392.54 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Sat, May 30, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Birmingham
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-05-30T15:53
Arrive Pennsylvania
Sat, May 30, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Birmingham
121.5 mi
01h 48m
To Pennsylvania
122.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Pennsylvania.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Pennsylvania.

  1. 1

    Start on 24th Street North

    1486 ft · 43 sec · 24th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    134 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    816 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    239.9 mi · 4 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2653 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Pennsylvania.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 98%
1st Avenue North
1.37 mi · 1%
24th Street North
0.28 mi
430
0.22 mi
9th Street North
0.14 mi
3rd Avenue North
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

240 mi · 04h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 48m from Birmingham
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Pennsylvania?

The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Birmingham and 122.3 miles from Pennsylvania.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Birmingham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Deposit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Deposit.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 196.86 mi (316.82 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama.

Population206,950
Coordinates33.5206600, -86.8024900
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.58 L · about $32.61
Round trip
$65.21
17.22 gal · 65.16 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.61 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.67 $73.34
Premium $4.63 $39.82 $79.64
Diesel $5.42 $46.62 $93.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Pennsylvania. The current time is 15:53:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.