How far is Centre, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Centre, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
324.24 mi
04h 56m
Flight
265.24 mi
426.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.24 mi
Kilometers
426.87 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.24 mi
Kilometers
521.82 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Pennsylvania
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Centre
152.4 mi
02h 28m
To Pennsylvania
171.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Bluff Road

    96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North River Street

    125 m · 11 sec · North River Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Rainbow Drive

    4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2653 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
153 mi · 47%
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 17%
East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 11%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 7%
West Main Street
21.6 mi · 7%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 45m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 28m from Centre
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centre and Slight 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 Centre to Pennsylvania?

The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Centre and 171.8 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.32 one way or $86.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centre and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.87 km).

Centre

#1 Centre

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,616
Coordinates34.1520400, -85.6788500
Altitude202
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: Cedar Bluff Road (-85.678876, 34.152048)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.44 gal
43.31 L · about $43.32
Round trip
$86.65
22.88 gal · 86.62 L
Estimated CO2
101.7 kg one way
Round trip: 203.3 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.32 $86.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.72 $97.45
Premium $4.63 $52.91 $105.82
Diesel $5.42 $61.95 $123.90

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centre and Pennsylvania. The current time is 04:00:16.

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.