Origin
Pennsylvania, AL
Late night in Pennsylvania on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Spanish Fort, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsylvania, AL
K6
Spanish Fort, AL
Joaquin Lopez
Trip Overview
Pennsylvania, AL to Spanish Fort, AL is 22.8 miles and takes about 35 minutes via US 43, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick drive, perfect for a single day, that offers a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for an easy transit between these two locations without significant travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 10 mi | 15m |
| Mobile Bay Causeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Battleship Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Africatown Bridge | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Africatown Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Spanish Main | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Spanish Fort Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 10 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania, AL and Spanish Fort, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 43
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 43
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
4
Turn slight left
291 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn left onto US 90; US 98 Truck
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Africatown Boulevard
6
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Africatown Bridge
7
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
8
Continue on US 90; US 98
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Mobile Bay Causeway
9
Continue on US 90; US 98
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Battleship Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spanish Fort Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Spanish Main
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spanish Main
12
Arrive at destination
Spanish Main
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 43
Turn right onto US 43
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 90 / Spanish Fort Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 90 / Spanish Fort Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Spanish Main
Turn left onto Spanish Main
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Spanish Fort, AL
Late night in Spanish Fort on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
23 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
35m 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?
This is a mixed drive with 52% of the route on highways. You'll encounter about 10 miles on US 43 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a taste of highway driving. The remainder of the journey incorporates local roads like Mobile Bay Causeway and Old Spanish Trail, suggesting a shift in pace and scenery. Expect a varied experience, transitioning from faster-paced highway sections to potentially more localized, slower-paced segments as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 43.
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 35m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 43): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 90 / Spanish Fort Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.3 miles (Spanish Main): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (US 43): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (US 90 / Spanish Fort Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.3 miles (Spanish Main): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spanish Fort, 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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