How far is Elba, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Elba, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.21 mi
02h 21m
Flight
122.9 mi
197.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.9 mi
Kilometers
197.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.21 mi
Kilometers
230.47 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Mon, May 4, 10:02 PM CDT
Return by in Elba
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elba
2026-05-04T19:40
Arrive Pennsylvania
Mon, May 4, 10:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elba
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Elba
70.1 mi
01h 10m
To Pennsylvania
73.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simmons Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Simmons Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Polka Street

    97 m · 16 sec · Polka Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    2530 ft · 1 min · Davis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hickman Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hickman Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    136 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hickman Avenue

    2776 ft · 41 sec · Hickman Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Curtis Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Old Curtis Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    974 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2653 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Falls Street
106 mi · 74%
Old Curtis Road
13.6 mi · 10%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
Hickman Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi
Davis Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

River Falls Street

Merge slight left

73.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 10m from Elba
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elba and Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Elba and 73.1 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elba and Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elba and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 122.9 mi (197.79 km).

Elba

#1 Elba

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,919
Coordinates31.4146100, -86.0677200
Altitude59
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: Polka Street (-86.06776, 31.414601)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.25
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.12 $38.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.51 $43.02
Premium $4.63 $23.36 $46.71
Diesel $5.42 $27.35 $54.69

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Elba and Pennsylvania. The current time is 19:40:30.

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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.