How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Red Bay, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Red Bay, AL is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.79 mi
06h 13m
Flight
246.49 mi
396.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.49 mi
Kilometers
396.68 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.79 mi
Kilometers
506.6 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bay
Tue, May 5, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, May 6, 1:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-05-05T13:06
Arrive Red Bay
Tue, May 5, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Emelle
AL

Town of the United States

From Pennsylvania
157.6 mi
03h 06m
To Red Bay
157.1 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Red Bay.

  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

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 49 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate

    53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate

  25. 25

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Eason Boulevard

    1539 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Eason Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Eason Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Auburn Road

    746 ft · 20 sec · Auburn Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 19 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward 25: Belmont, Iuka

    1803 ft · 54 sec

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    Turn left onto State Highway 25

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25

  33. 33

    Continue on Corridor V

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Corridor V

  34. 34

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 76

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 76

  35. 35

    Continue on Alabama Highway 24

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alabama Highway 24

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1563 ft · 47 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 11th Street East

    1.1 km · 1 min · 11th Street East

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue South

    1983 ft · 45 sec · 4th Avenue South

  39. 39

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast

    33 m · 5 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
191 mi · 61%
US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 17%
Auburn Road
18.5 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 6%
Corridor V
8.75 mi · 3%
State Highway 25
6.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Continue straight

78.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
246.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emelle
03h 06m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
11:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Partly Sunny near Red Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Red Bay?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Pennsylvania and 157.1 miles from Red Bay.

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

The direct path is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennsylvania and Partly Sunny near Red Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Emelle

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

94 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

103 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Red Bay. Straight-line distance: 246.49 mi (396.68 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Red Bay

#2 Red Bay

City in Alabama, United States

Population3,108
Coordinates34.4398200, -88.1408700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Red Bay (-88.14087, 34.43982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $42.07
Round trip
$84.15
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.07 $84.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.32 $94.63
Premium $4.63 $51.38 $102.77
Diesel $5.42 $60.16 $120.32

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Red Bay. The current time is 13:06:20.

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.