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Trip from Pennsylvania, AL to Daphne, AL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

28.8 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

Downtown Pennsylvania, AL, AL

Pennsylvania, AL

K6

Downtown Daphne, AL, AL

Daphne, AL

Александр Ершков

Trip Overview

The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Daphne, AL covers 28.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Jubilee Parkway, I 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 39m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Jubilee Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.2 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Jubilee Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
7
24.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish F...
5
25.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
28.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | Santa Rosa Avenue

Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
28.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 98 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 98 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Spanish Fort along the way.

Spanish Fort

24.9 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 9.2 mi 10m
Jubilee Parkway 7 mi 7m
I 165 4.6 mi 5m
US Highway 98 2.9 mi 4m
North Water Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Bankhead Tunnel 0.6 mi 1m
US 43 0.6 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 Daphne, 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

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 165
7

Continue on North Water Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Water Street
8

Turn right onto Government Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Government Street
9

Continue on US 98

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Government Street
10

Continue on US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
11

Take the ramp

195 ft · 4 sec
12

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · this road
13

Merge onto I 10

7.0 mi · 7 min · Jubilee Parkway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

331 ft · 9 sec
16

Turn straight onto US 98

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 98
17

Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

159 ft · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
18

Turn left onto CR 98

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Turn right onto Belrose Avenue

271 ft · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Belrose Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.70 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $4.77 $9.55
premium $4.56 $5.17 $10.34
diesel $5.61 $6.36 $12.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pennsylvania, AL

Night in Pennsylvania on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Daphne, AL

Night in Daphne on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

7 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

39m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Daphne, AL covers 28.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Jubilee Parkway, I 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Pennsylvania, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Pennsylvania, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Spanish Fort along the way.

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