How far is Robertsdale, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
42.2 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.74 mi
47.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.91 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 29, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-04-29T03:16
Arrive Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 29, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
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
Spanish Fort
AL

City of Alabama, United States

From Robertsdale
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Pennsylvania
21.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    2047 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  8. 8

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Government Street

    1139 ft · 39 sec · Government Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 430: Satsuma

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    640 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Street
24.2 mi · 57%
I 65
9.72 mi · 23%
South Water Street
0.84 mi · 2%
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi · 1%
US 90
0.46 mi · 1%
430
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milwaukee Street

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fort
00h 24m from Robertsdale
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robertsdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Spanish Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Robertsdale and 21.4 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robertsdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

18 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

51 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

97 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

98 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 29.74 mi (47.86 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.63 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.42 $8.07 $16.14

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsdale and Pennsylvania. The current time is 03:16:40.

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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.