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Trip from Armagh, PA to Marion Center, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

29.4 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
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.

Downtown Armagh, PA, PA

Armagh, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Marion Center, PA, PA

Marion Center, PA

Jérémy Glineur

Trip Overview

Armagh, PA to Marion Center, PA is 29.4 miles and takes about 38m via US 119, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, making it a straightforward trip. It's a short journey, perfect for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip. You'll primarily be on highway, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need extensive stops along the way.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.4 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 (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 119 and Indiana Street. You'll experience a 15.2-mile stretch on US 119 without significant interruptions, allowing for a steady pace. The character of the drive is consistent, leaning towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a clear path with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares as you make your way north. It's a drive built for covering ground quickly and reliably.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Indiana Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 56 / Indiana Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 56 / Indiana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (PA 954): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 56 / Indiana Street

Turn left onto PA 56 / Indiana Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
9.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | PA 954

Turn right onto PA 954

Navigation decision point

3
12.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
12.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 422

Merge onto US 422

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward US 119 North: Punxsutawney

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit B Toward US 119 North: Punxsutawney

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 119 15.2 mi 16m
Indiana Street 9.1 mi 13m
PA 954 3.4 mi 5m
US 422 0.6 mi <1m
PA 403 0.4 mi <1m
West Philadelphia Street <0.1 mi <1m
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 119 — 15.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Armagh, PA and Marion Center, PA.

1

Start on West Philadelphia Street

35 ft · 5 sec · West Philadelphia Street
2

Turn left onto PA 56

9.1 mi · 13 min · Indiana Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto PA 954

3.4 mi · 5 min · PA 954
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
5

Merge onto US 422

0.6 mi · 43 sec · US 422
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit B Toward US 119 North: Punxsutawney
7

Merge onto US 119; PA 286 Truck

15 mi · 16 min · US 119; PA 286 Truck
8

Turn right onto PA 403

0.4 mi · 40 sec · PA 403
9

Arrive at destination

PA 403

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.87 one way

$9.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.34 $10.68
premium $4.93 $5.70 $11.40
diesel $5.61 $6.49 $12.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.57 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88

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 16, 2026

Origin

Armagh, PA

Morning in Armagh on Saturday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marion Center, PA

Morning in Marion Center on Saturday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

25 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

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 Armagh, PA to Marion Center, PA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 119, Indiana Street, PA 954. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Armagh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 56 / Indiana Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (PA 954): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Armagh, PA to Marion Center, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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