Origin
Foley, AL
Night in Foley on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foley, AL to Pennsylvania, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foley, AL
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Pennsylvania, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Foley to Pennsylvania, Alabama, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 56.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about one hour and two minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops to reach your destination. You will navigate primarily via McKenzie Street, US 90, and US 98 as you travel through the Southeast region of the state. Because the distance is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about heavy travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Street | 18.6 mi | 28m |
| I 10 | 16 mi | 17m |
| I 65 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Water Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 43 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Street
— 18.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foley, AL and Pennsylvania, AL.
1
Start on US 98
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto AL 59
19 mi
·
28 min
·
McKenzie Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 10
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
8
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
9
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
10
Continue on Government Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Government Street
11
Turn left onto South Water Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Water Street
12
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
Telegraph Road
13
Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
15
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma
18
Turn straight onto US 43
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 43
19
Turn slight right
190 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Foley, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 59 / McKenzie Street
Turn right onto AL 59 / McKenzie Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
6
41.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
5
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 430: Satsuma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 430: Satsuma
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pennsylvania, AL
Night in Pennsylvania on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface streets and local roads for the entire 56.8-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by these frequent turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between McKenzie Street, US 90, and US 98. Expect a steady, localized pace that reflects the character of the surrounding Southeast Alabama landscape. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive feels consistent and intimate rather than rushed.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on McKenzie Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 59 / McKenzie Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 59 / McKenzie Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on McKenzie Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pennsylvania, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 59 / McKenzie Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pennsylvania, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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