How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Chatom, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Chatom, AL is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.85 mi
01h 12m
Flight
42.69 mi
68.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.85 mi
Kilometers
88.28 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatom
Tue, Apr 14, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Chatom
Tue, Apr 14, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McIntosh
AL

Human settlement in Washington County, Alabama, United States of America

From Pennsylvania
27.5 mi
00h 36m
To Chatom
27.4 mi
00h 36m

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
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40.3 mi · 46 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Jordan Street

    92 m · 5 sec · Jordan Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jordan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jordan Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

40.3 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
00h 36m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Pennsylvania and 27.4 miles from Chatom.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

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

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

BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

16 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

34 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

53 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mobile Bus Station

67 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Chatom. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chatom

#2 Chatom

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates31.4651700, -88.2544600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Chatom (-88.25446, 31.46517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

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 Chatom. The current time is 20:56:31.

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.