How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Coaling, AL?
The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Coaling, AL is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsylvania and Coaling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Coaling.
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Start on the route
942 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
1353 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto University Boulevard East
3.3 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Lower Coaling Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lower Coaling Road
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Turn right onto Fikes Road
130 m · 19 sec · Fikes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fikes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsylvania and Coaling.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
83.1 mi · 01h 36m
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 leaving Pennsylvania and Partly Sunny near Coaling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Coaling?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Sweet Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Pennsylvania and 98 miles from Coaling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pennsylvania and Partly Sunny near Coaling.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Water
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 Sweet Water.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Coaling. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.75 km).
#1 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coaling
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,633 |
| Coordinates | 33.1590100, -87.3408300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coaling (-87.34083, 33.15901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
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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