How far is Sardis City, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Sardis City, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (409 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.06 mi
04h 36m
Flight
254.13 mi
408.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.13 mi
Kilometers
408.99 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.06 mi
Kilometers
497.38 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis City
2026-04-19T04:33
Arrive Pennsylvania
Sun, Apr 19, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Sardis City
154.4 mi
02h 18m
To Pennsylvania
154.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sardis City and Pennsylvania.

  1. 1

    Start on Sardis Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Sardis Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-59 South: Birmingham

    2302 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    230 mi · 4 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2653 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
231 mi · 75%
I-59 South
43.8 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 6%
Sardis Drive
1.13 mi
I 459 South
0.46 mi
430
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

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

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
254.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 18m from Sardis City
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sardis City and Slight 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 Sardis City to Pennsylvania?

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 154.4 miles from Sardis City and 154.6 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 254.1 miles (409 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.32 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sardis City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis City and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 254.13 mi (408.99 km).

Sardis City

#1 Sardis City

Human settlement

Population1,776
Coordinates34.1742600, -86.1227500
Altitude330
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: Sardis Drive (-86.122752, 34.174273)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.28 L · about $41.32
Round trip
$82.63
21.82 gal · 82.56 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.32 $82.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.47 $92.93
Premium $4.63 $50.46 $100.92
Diesel $5.42 $59.08 $118.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis City and Pennsylvania. The current time is 04:33:15.

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.