Pennsylvania, AL to Reform, AL is 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m via US 43 and AL 14, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's mostly on highways, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. The total travel time is manageable, allowing for a relaxed pace or an early arrival at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.3 miles from Pennsylvania, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
150 mi
2h 59m
AL 14
18.7 mi
26m
Carrollton Road
10 mi
14m
Reform Street
9.3 mi
13m
Mesopotamia Street
7.9 mi
11m
South Cedar Avenue
1 mi
1m
Memorial Parkway
0.4 mi
1m
4th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 150 mi, about 2h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania, AL and Reform, AL.
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Start on this road
0.2 mi·1 min·this road
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Turn left onto US 43
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·US 43
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Merge onto US 43
24 mi·27 min·US 43
4
Turn left onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
5
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
0.9 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
6
Continue on US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
8
Turn right onto US 43
25 mi·35 min·US 43
9
Turn right onto AL 14
0.1 mi·20 sec·Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto AL 14
7.9 mi·11 min·Mesopotamia Street
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Turn right onto AL 14
19 mi·26 min·AL 14
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At end of road, turn right onto AL 17
0.4 mi·1 min·Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto AL 17
0.1 mi·18 sec·9th Street Southeast
14
Continue on AL 17
10 mi·14 min·Carrollton Road
15
Enter roundabout onto AL 17; AL 86
191 ft·7 sec·Tuscaloosa Street
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Continue on AL 17; AL 86
180 ft·10 sec·Tuscaloosa Street
17
Turn left onto AL 17
9.3 mi·13 min·Reform Street
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Continue on AL 17
0.2 mi·22 sec·4th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto AL 17
0.2 mi·27 sec·4th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto US 82; AL 17
0.1 mi·21 sec·1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
84 ft·3 sec·1st Street South
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Arrive at destination
1st Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 11m duration, leaving Pennsylvania, AL in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. The single recommended stop suggests you can likely complete this drive without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, ensure your tank is full before you depart, as gas availability can vary, especially on longer highway segments. The longest stretch without a planned stop is about 150 miles on US 43, so plan accordingly for any personal needs before embarking on that portion.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.3 miles from Pennsylvania, AL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.3 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reform, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pennsylvania, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennsylvania, AL
This is one driving day of about 198.6 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Pennsylvania, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 43 for about 150 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 126.5 and 188.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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126.5 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|US 43 / East Capitol Street
Turn left onto US 43 / East Capitol Street
Navigation decision point
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151.3 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|AL 14 / Wilson Avenue
Turn right onto AL 14 / Wilson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
178.1 mi into trip|~3h 40m in|AL 17 / Memorial Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto AL 17 / Memorial Parkway
Navigation decision point
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178.5 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|AL 17 / 9th Street Southeast
Turn left onto AL 17 / 9th Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
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188.7 mi into trip|~3h 55m in|AL 17; AL 86 / Tuscaloosa Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 17; AL 86 / Tuscaloosa Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.52 one way
$61.05 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$33.76
$67.52
premium
$4.65
$36.33
$72.67
diesel
$5.35
$41.83
$83.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.6
0
$20.85
$9.53
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.38
$7.94
EV Truck/SUV
79.4
0
$27.80
$12.71
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Pennsylvania, AL
Afternoon
in Pennsylvania on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Reform, AL
Afternoon
in Reform on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 85% of the 198.6 miles on major roads like US 43. You'll encounter a long stretch of 150 miles on US 43 before transitioning to surface roads like AL 14 and Carrollton Road. The extensive highway portion means you'll likely experience consistent cruising speeds for most of the trip, with fewer traffic lights and intersections until you get closer to your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 126.5 miles in near US 43 / East Capitol Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 126.5 miles (US 43 / East Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.3 miles (AL 14 / Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 178.1 miles (AL 17 / Memorial Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
350 ft21 ft
Total Climb
505 ft
Total Descent
290 ft
Highest Point
350 ft
~70.9 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Pennsylvania is a state in the eastern United States. It is known for its Revolutionary War-era historical sites like Valley Forge, its large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, its farming regions (some occupied by the Amish), and a (once)-strong industrial history. With equally large swaths of cities and towns as fields and mountains, Pennsylvania is a rich and varied state, as well as a worthy travel destination.
Top landmarks
•Susquehanna River — river in the northeastern United States
•Appalachian Trail — 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the Na...
The longest stretch is about 150 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 126.5 miles (US 43 / East Capitol Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.3 miles (AL 14 / Wilson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 178.1 miles (AL 17 / Memorial Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Reform, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
