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Trip from South Union, PA to Mardin, PA

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

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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.

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Downtown South Union, PA, PA

South Union, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Mardin, PA, PA

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.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blossburg, PA

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

Kellytown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blossburg, PA

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 10

5 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

$4.88 one way

$9.76 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $5.40 $10.80
premium $4.81 $5.79 $11.58
diesel $4.80 $5.78 $11.56

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 2, 2026

Origin

South Union, PA

Late night in South Union on Monday

Local time

3:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

W 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:37PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:37PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Mardin, PA

Late night in Mardin on Monday

Local time

3:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

W 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 1:37PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:37PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

51m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,109 ft 1,246 ft

Total Climb

1,270 ft

Total Descent

1,249 ft

Highest Point

2,109 ft

~10.9 mi in

Elevation Range

863 ft

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

About the Cities

Arriving in Mardin, PA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Mardin Museum — museum in Artuklu District

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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