How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Foley, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Foley, AL is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
52.61 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.83 mi
62.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.83 mi
Kilometers
62.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.61 mi
Kilometers
84.67 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Fri, Apr 24, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-24T15:00
Arrive Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 4:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
26.3 mi
00h 35m
To Foley
26.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Jubilee Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
16.1 mi · 31%
I 165
5.21 mi · 10%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 2%
North Water Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Government Street
0.33 mi · 1%
AL 59
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fort
00h 35m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pennsylvania and Mostly Clear near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 26.3 miles from Pennsylvania and 26.3 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pennsylvania and Mostly Clear near Foley.

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 Foley. Straight-line distance: 38.83 mi (62.49 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Foley

#2 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.63 $8.60 $17.21
Diesel $5.42 $10.07 $20.14

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Foley. The current time is 15:00:49.

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.