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Trip from Blairsville, 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

35m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

Downtown Blairsville, PA, PA

Blairsville, PA

Jack Pace

Downtown Marion Center, PA, PA

Marion Center, PA

Jérémy Glineur

Trip Overview

The drive from Blairsville, PA to Marion Center, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 119, Old William Penn Highway, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.4 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 35m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and Old William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.4 miles on US 119.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 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 26.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Old William Penn Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Market Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Blairsville, PA to Marion Center, PA is easy. At 35m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (PA 403): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Market Street

Turn left onto East Market Street

Navigation decision point

3
29 mi into trip | ~34m in | PA 403

Turn right onto PA 403

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 119 26.4 mi 29m
Old William Penn Highway 1.9 mi 3m
East Market Street 0.7 mi 1m
PA 403 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 119 — 26.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

58 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Market Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
3

Continue on Old William Penn Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 119

26 mi · 29 min · US 119
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto PA 403

0.4 mi · 40 sec · PA 403
6

Arrive at destination

PA 403

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.32 $10.64
premium $4.93 $5.68 $11.36
diesel $5.61 $6.47 $12.94

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 $3.08 $1.41
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
EV Truck/SUV 11.7 0 $4.10 $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

Blairsville, PA

Morning in Blairsville on Saturday

Local time

7:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marion Center, PA

Morning in Marion Center on Saturday

Local time

7:36 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

27 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

35m 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 Blairsville, PA to Marion Center, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 119, Old William Penn Highway, East Market Street. 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 Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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.

The drive from Blairsville, PA to Marion Center, PA is easy. At 35m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (PA 403): Navigation decision point.

The route from Blairsville, 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.

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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