How far is Goodwater, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Goodwater, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodwater and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodwater and Pennsylvania.
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Start on Railroad Place
40 m · 15 sec · Railroad Place
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 9
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road
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Continue on Old Central Plank Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road
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Continue on Central Plank Road
2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
152.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2653 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
798 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodwater and Pennsylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goodwater and Partly Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodwater to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Goodwater and 105.8 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.25 one way or $56.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodwater and Partly Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodwater and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 191.33 mi (307.91 km).
#1 Goodwater
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 33.0656700, -86.0533000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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