How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Scottsboro, AL?

The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Scottsboro, AL is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.34 mi
06h 36m
Flight
287.35 mi
462.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.35 mi
Kilometers
462.45 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.34 mi
Kilometers
575.09 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsboro
Fri, Oct 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Fri, Oct 16, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Scottsboro
Fri, Oct 16, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
10:46 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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Pennsylvania
178.8 mi
03h 18m
To Scottsboro
178.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    229.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Tammy Little Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Willow Street

    3091 ft · 1 min · East Willow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    700 ft · 33 sec · South Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Peachtree Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Peachtree Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    70 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
80.9 mi · 23%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
Tammy Little Drive
13.6 mi · 4%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 2%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

230 mi · 04h 08m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
287.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
03h 18m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
10:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsylvania and Sunny near Scottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Pennsylvania and 178.6 miles from Scottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 $49.86 one way or $99.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Scottsboro. Straight-line distance: 287.35 mi (462.45 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Scottsboro

#2 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania (-88.0475, 30.87324)
End: Scottsboro (-86.03415, 34.67231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.73 L · about $49.86
Round trip
$99.72
25.22 gal · 95.46 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $49.86 $99.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.85 $111.70
Premium $4.84 $60.97 $121.94
Diesel $5.93 $74.83 $149.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Scottsboro. The current time is 19:29:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.