How far is Semmes, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?

The driving distance from Semmes, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.6 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.17 mi
22.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.17 mi
Kilometers
22.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.54 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Semmes
Thu, Apr 16, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Semmes
2026-04-15T23:47
Arrive Pennsylvania
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Semmes
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saraland
AL

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

From Semmes
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Pennsylvania
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    40 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schillinger Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburn Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Industrial Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 430: Satsuma

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    640 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    798 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Semmes 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
7.36 mi · 38%
I 65 North
6.09 mi · 31%
Moffett Road
2.38 mi · 12%
Schillinger Road North
2.09 mi · 11%
Newburn Road
0.91 mi · 5%
430
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

7.36 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saraland
00h 12m from Semmes
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Semmes and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saraland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Semmes and 9.8 miles from Pennsylvania.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Semmes and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Pennsylvania.

Stop Ideas Near Saraland

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

17 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

35 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

83 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

91 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Semmes and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 14.17 mi (22.81 km).

Semmes

#1 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
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: (-88.259171, 30.77828)
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.62 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.38 gal · 5.24 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.63 $3.19 $6.38
Diesel $5.42 $3.74 $7.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Semmes and Pennsylvania. The current time is 23:47:12.

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.