How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Elberta, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Elberta, AL is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
59.43 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.47 mi
66.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.47 mi
Kilometers
66.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.43 mi
Kilometers
95.64 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elberta
Wed, May 13, 5:48 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, May 13, 7:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-05-13T16:32
Arrive Elberta
Wed, May 13, 5:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Spanish Fort
AL

City of Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
29.7 mi
00h 38m
To Elberta
29.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3158 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    2656 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Government Street

    1030 ft · 27 sec · Government Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Government Street

    708 ft · 25 sec · Government Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    21.4 mi · 23 min · Jubilee Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach

    1543 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Baldwin Beach Expressway

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foley Beach Expressway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Foley Beach Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 98

    3.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
21.4 mi · 36%
Baldwin Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 22%
I 165
5.21 mi · 9%
Foley Beach Expressway
3.88 mi · 7%
US Highway 98
3.12 mi · 5%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

21.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fort
00h 38m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Elberta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Spanish Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Pennsylvania and 29.7 miles from Elberta.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Elberta.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

18 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

51 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

97 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

98 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 41.47 mi (66.74 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Elberta

#2 Elberta

Town of the United States

Population1,753
Coordinates30.4143600, -87.5977600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.91
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.95 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.94 $17.89
Premium $4.63 $9.71 $19.43
Diesel $5.42 $11.37 $22.74

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Elberta. The current time is 16:32:49.

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.