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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.19 mi
05h 55m
Flight
265.24 mi
426.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.24 mi
Kilometers
426.87 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.19 mi
Kilometers
489.55 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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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 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centre
Wed, Apr 15, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Centre
Wed, Apr 15, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Pennsylvania
161.7 mi
02h 57m
To Centre
142.5 mi
02h 57m

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
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  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

    229.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North

    1412 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive

    3034 ft · 55 sec · Rainbow Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 15%
Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 7%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 6%
I 759
4.94 mi · 2%
South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.25 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
02h 57m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Centre. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.87 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Centre

#2 Centre

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,616
Coordinates34.1520400, -85.6788500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.63 L · about $40.63
Round trip
$81.27
21.46 gal · 81.26 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Centre. The current time is 20:56:49.

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.