Origin
South Union, PA
Afternoon in South Union on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Union, PA to Mardin, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Union, PA
Michael Taccetta
Mardin, PA
Zülfü Demir📸
Trip Overview
This 30.6-mile journey from South Union, PA, to Mardin, PA, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take about 51 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Appalachian Thruway and PA 414, with a segment on Route 6, this drive offers a local feel. With a modest fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You'll find that this route is best enjoyed as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| PA 414 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Route 6 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Salt Spring Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Old Route 15 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Beck Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Orebed Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Moore Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 16.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Union, PA and Mardin, PA.
1
Start on South Union Road
81 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Union Road
2
Turn right onto T329
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Beck Road
3
Turn right onto T329
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Salt Spring Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 414
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 414
5
Turn slight right onto Old Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mill Road
6
Turn slight right onto Old Route 15
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 15
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 99; US 15
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Wellsboro Street
12
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto North Schodac Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Schodac Road
14
Continue on Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hollow Road
15
Turn right onto Moore Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Moore Road
16
Turn left onto Orebed Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Orebed Road
17
Arrive at destination
Orebed Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from South Union, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
T329 / Beck Road
Turn right onto T329 / Beck Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 414
At end of road, turn left onto PA 414
Navigation decision point
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 182
Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Moore Road
Turn right onto Moore Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.16
Appalachian Thruway
(16.6 mi)
$1.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Mardin, PA
Afternoon in Mardin on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
9 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
51m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 30.6-mile trip. While 26% of the route involves highway driving, the character leans towards navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.6 miles on the Appalachian Thruway. This suggests a route that requires your attention, with frequent changes in direction and pace as you transition between main roads and local thoroughfares.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Appalachian Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near T329 / Beck Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (T329 / Beck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (PA 414): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 South Union, PA to Mardin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsboro along the way.
Wellsboro
25.1 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Appalachian Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.16 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (T329 / Beck Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (PA 414): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mardin, PA 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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