How far is Gordo, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Gordo, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
195.5 mi
03h 37m
Flight
169.27 mi
272.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.27 mi
Kilometers
272.42 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.5 mi
Kilometers
314.63 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
Thu, Apr 16, 9:02 AM CDT
Return by in Gordo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordo
2026-04-16T05:25
Arrive Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 16, 9:02 AM 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
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordo
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
Linden
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

From Gordo
102 mi
01h 48m
To Pennsylvania
93.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue East

    35 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1319 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Boone Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Joe Mallisham Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    107.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  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 Gordo 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Mallisham Parkway
27.1 mi · 14%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 12%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
Boone Boulevard
2.44 mi · 1%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Greensboro Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 03m

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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 48m from Gordo
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gordo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Gordo and 93.5 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

41 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

69 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordo and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 169.27 mi (272.42 km).

Gordo

#1 Gordo

Town in Pickens County, Alabama

Population1,594
Coordinates33.3201200, -87.9028000
Altitude85
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: 1st Avenue East (-87.902795, 33.319975)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.11 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.26
13.8 gal · 52.22 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.13 $52.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.39 $58.77
Premium $4.63 $31.91 $63.83
Diesel $5.42 $37.36 $74.73

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordo and Pennsylvania. The current time is 05:25:49.

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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.