How far is Piedmont, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Pennsylvania.
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Start on Center Avenue North
18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 9
13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road
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Continue on DeArmanville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
43 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp left
726 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
121 m · 8 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
942 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Quintard Drive
1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive
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Continue straight
120 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
152.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2653 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
798 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont and Pennsylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Piedmont and 148.1 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 254.23 mi (409.15 km).
#1 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.04 | $88.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.99 | $111.98 |
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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