How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Bear Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Bear Creek, AL is about 358 miles (576.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.03 mi
06h 44m
Flight
262.03 mi
421.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.03 mi
Kilometers
421.7 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.03 mi
Kilometers
576.2 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bear Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-14T20:59
Arrive Bear Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
179.1 mi
03h 22m
To Bear Creek
178.9 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Bear Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2190 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    290 mi · 5 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    44 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    674 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Frankfort Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Underwood Mountain Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Underwood Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 15%
Wheeler Highway
7.33 mi · 2%
Underwood Mountain Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Frankfort Road
1.45 mi
AL 157
0.23 mi
Section Line Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

290 mi · 05h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
03h 22m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
10:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Bear Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Bear Creek?

The road trip is about 358 miles (576.2 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Pennsylvania and 178.9 miles from Bear Creek.

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

The direct path is about 262 miles (421.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.83 one way or $95.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Bear Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 262.03 mi (421.7 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bear Creek

#2 Bear Creek

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

Population1,061
Coordinates34.6564800, -87.7333600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Bear Creek (-87.73336, 34.65648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.63 gal
47.82 L · about $47.83
Round trip
$95.66
25.26 gal · 95.64 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.5 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.83 $95.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.79 $107.58
Premium $4.63 $58.41 $116.83
Diesel $5.42 $68.39 $136.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Bear Creek. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.