How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Lake Purdy, AL?
The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Lake Purdy, AL is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsylvania and Lake Purdy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Lake Purdy.
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Start on the route
942 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2190 ft · 46 sec
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Take the ramp right
916 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
226.1 mi · 4 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road
9.3 mi · 15 min · Cahaba Valley Road
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Turn left onto Brook Highland Parkway
3240 ft · 2 min · Brook Highland Parkway
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Turn right onto Brook Highland Drive
906 ft · 45 sec · Brook Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Hampton Place
742 ft · 36 sec · Hampton Place
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Turn left onto Somerset Lane
897 ft · 45 sec · Somerset Lane
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Turn left onto Ashford Lane
65 m · 9 sec · Ashford Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashford Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsylvania and Lake Purdy.
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
Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Lake Purdy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Lake Purdy?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Pennsylvania and 118.6 miles from Lake Purdy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Lake Purdy.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
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 Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Lake Purdy. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.07 km).
#1 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Purdy
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 33.4301100, -86.6805400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Purdy (-86.68054, 33.43011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.74 | $63.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.69 | $71.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.76 | $77.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.38 | $90.76 |
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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