Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Rehobeth, AL to Philadelphia, AL

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.4 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Rehobeth, AL, AL

Rehobeth, AL

Sebastian Luna

Downtown Philadelphia, AL, AL

Philadelphia, AL

Trev W. Adams

Trip Overview

Rehobeth to Philadelphia is 25.4 miles and takes about 38 minutes via US 84, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick trip, perfect for a leisurely morning departure or an afternoon arrival. You'll spend most of your time on a main highway, making it a simple and efficient journey. Consider this route if you need to cover a short distance without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 10.2 mi 11m
CR 203 2.8 mi 4m
East Main Street 2.8 mi 3m
East Saunders Road 2.7 mi 5m
Forrester Road 2.3 mi 4m
CR 81 2 mi 5m
West Saunders Road 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 10.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rehobeth, AL and Philadelphia, AL.

1

Start on Malvern Road

446 ft · 14 sec · Malvern Road
2

Turn left onto CR 203

2.8 mi · 4 min · CR 203
3

Turn right onto West Saunders Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Saunders Road
4

Continue on East Saunders Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · East Saunders Road
5

Continue on Forrester Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Forrester Road
6

Merge onto US 84

2.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 84

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 84
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on US 84

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 84
9

Continue on US 84

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 84
10

Continue on US 84

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 84
11

Continue on US 84

0.7 mi · 48 sec · US 84
12

Continue on US 84

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 84
13

Continue on US 84

0.5 mi · 39 sec · US 84
14

Turn left onto CR 81

2.0 mi · 5 min · CR 81
Use the left lane.
15

At end of road, turn left onto CR 95

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

CR 95

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 203

Turn left onto CR 203

Navigation decision point

3
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | West Saunders Road

Turn right onto West Saunders Road

Navigation decision point

6
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 84 / East Main Street

Merge onto US 84 / East Main Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
22.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | CR 81

Turn left onto CR 81

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
24.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 95 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR 95 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.05 round trip

$3.53/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
premium $4.29 $4.29 $8.58
diesel $4.80 $4.80 $9.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.67 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.22 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 Jul 3, 2026

Origin

Rehobeth, AL

Morning in Rehobeth on Monday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 7:50PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 7:40PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Philadelphia, AL

Morning in Philadelphia on Monday

Local time

6:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 7:50PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 7:40PM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features a mixed drive, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.2 miles on US 84. The route begins with a significant portion on US 84, a main artery, before transitioning to local roads like CR 203 and East Main Street as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of faster highway travel and more local road conditions. The drive generally flows well, but be prepared for potential changes in speed and road type as you get closer to Philadelphia.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on US 84.

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 0.1 miles in near CR 203.

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 38m 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 0.1 miles (CR 203): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West Saunders Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 84 / East Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

310 ft 123 ft

Total Climb

115 ft

Total Descent

236 ft

Highest Point

310 ft

~9.1 mi in

Elevation Range

187 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Rehobeth, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1890

Arriving in Philadelphia, AL

Full guide →

“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682

Top landmarks

  • • Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • • Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
  • • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 38m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 84. 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. 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 0.1 miles (CR 203): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West Saunders Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (US 84 / East Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philadelphia, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More trips to Philadelphia, AL

Kinsey, AL 23.1 mi Dothan, AL 20.2 mi
Scenic drives in AL

Explore more options from Rehobeth, AL or browse trips ending in Philadelphia, AL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AL road trips.