Origin
Blossburg, PA
Afternoon in Blossburg on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blossburg, PA to Mardin, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short, 16.6-mile journey from Blossburg, PA, to Marden, PA, is easily manageable in just 25 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes the Appalachian Thruway and Route 6, with a brief section on Orebed Road. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this drive offers a straightforward way to connect two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It's the kind of quick transit that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination or simply enjoy a brief change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Route 6 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Orebed Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Moore Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Williamson Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hollow Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Schodac Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blossburg, PA and Mardin, PA.
1
Start on Hannibal Street
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hannibal Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Williamson Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Williamson Road
4
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
194 ft
·
6 sec
·
Boone Run Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
6
Merge onto I 99; US 15
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
282 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Wellsboro Street
10
Continue on US 6
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto North Schodac Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Schodac Road
12
Continue on Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hollow Road
13
Turn right onto Moore Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Moore Road
14
Turn left onto Orebed Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Orebed Road
15
Arrive at destination
Orebed Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Williamson Road
Turn left onto North Williamson Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Boone Run Road
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Navigation decision point
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Appalachian Thruway
(9.4 mi)
$0.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:45 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
28 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
25m 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 on this route, with only 16% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along the Appalachian Thruway. This road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, likely involving frequent adjustments and a more intimate connection with the local landscape rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. As you navigate, you'll experience varied road conditions and potentially smaller communities.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Appalachian Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.6 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: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Boone Run Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Blossburg, PA to Mardin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsboro along the way.
Wellsboro
11.1 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Appalachian Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.66 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mardin, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Boone Run Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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