How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Centre, AL?
The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Centre, AL is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsylvania and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Centre.
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Start on the route
942 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2190 ft · 46 sec
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Take the ramp right
916 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
229.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North
1412 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive
3034 ft · 55 sec · Rainbow Drive
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Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road
9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsylvania and Centre.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
230 mi · 04h 08m
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 Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Centre?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Pennsylvania and 142.5 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 5:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.63 one way or $81.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Centre. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.87 km).
#1 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.70 | $91.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.63 | $99.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.10 | $116.21 |
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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