Origin
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night in Pennsylvania on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Mobile, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsylvania, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 16.2-mile journey from Pennsylvania, AL to Mobile, AL takes approximately 21 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. The drive is predominantly on highways, with 90% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-65 and I-165, along with US-43. You'll be spending a minimal amount on fuel, estimated at just $2 for the entire trip. Given its brevity and straightforward highway profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, requiring no overnight stops. It offers a quick and efficient transition between two points within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| US 43 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 43
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 43
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
6
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
7
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
8
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
9
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
21m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 16.2-mile trip. With 90% of the route on interstates, including a significant 9.2-mile stretch on I-65, this is a fast-paced journey. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficiency, transitioning smoothly between I-65 and I-165 before connecting with US-43. While not a scenic byway, it's designed for direct travel, minimizing any detours or slower-paced sections. You'll find yourself covering ground quickly on this predominantly interstate experience.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 165. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Mobile, AL
Full guide →For issues specific to mobile phones and smartphone usage, see Mobile phones. Mobile is a city in the state of Alabama in the South of the United States of America with almost a half million people in the metro area. Mobile is a historic, diverse port city with a strong southern culture and heritage. The original capital of French Louisiana, Mobile is home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mobile, 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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