How far is Malvern, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Malvern, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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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 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Pennsylvania.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · East White Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Lawrence Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Maple Avenue
30.9 mi · 46 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Falls Street
25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 18 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 Malvern and Pennsylvania.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Malvern and 89.1 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 150.86 mi (242.78 km).
#1 Malvern
Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 31.1393400, -85.5191000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.01 | $68.01 |
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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