How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Samson, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Samson, AL is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
142.72 mi
02h 50m
Flight
119.69 mi
192.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.69 mi
Kilometers
192.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.68 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Samson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-23T04:37
Arrive Samson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Pennsylvania
71.3 mi
01h 25m
To Samson
71.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2190 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    18.2 mi · 22 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
18.2 mi · 13%
US 84
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 25m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Samson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Pennsylvania and 71.4 miles from Samson.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pennsylvania and Sunny near Samson.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

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Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Samson. Straight-line distance: 119.69 mi (192.63 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Samson

#2 Samson

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates31.1129500, -86.0460500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Samson (-86.04605, 31.11295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Samson. The current time is 04:37:19.

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.