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Trip from Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Elkland, PA, PA

Elkland, PA

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Downtown Mardin, PA, PA

Mardin, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Appalachian Thruway, Route 49, Route 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Appalachian Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14.7 miles from Elkland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 43m 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: at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 99; US 15 / Appalachian Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
9.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Mansfield

Navigation decision point

Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
3
10.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 99; US 15 / Appalachian Thruway

Merge onto I 99; US 15 / Appalachian Thruway

Merge point - match speed before joining

6
24.1 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 182 Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
4
27.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | Moore Road

Turn right onto Moore Road

Navigation decision point

4
28.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | Orebed Road

Turn left onto Orebed Road

Navigation decision point

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 Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsboro along the way.

Wellsboro

24.1 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Appalachian Thruway 13.8 mi 14m
Route 49 9.5 mi 15m
Route 6 2.7 mi 3m
Orebed Road 0.9 mi 3m
Moore Road 0.9 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Hollow Road 0.2 mi <1m
North Schodac Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Appalachian Thruway — 13.8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkland, PA and Mardin, PA.

1

Start on PA 49

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn straight onto PA 49

9.5 mi · 15 min · Route 49
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
4

Merge onto I 99; US 15

14 mi · 14 min · Appalachian Thruway
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 182 Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
6

Turn right onto US 6

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 6
7

Turn right onto North Schodac Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Schodac Road
8

Continue on Hollow Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Hollow Road
9

Turn right onto Moore Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Moore Road
10

Turn left onto Orebed Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Orebed Road
11

Arrive at destination

Orebed Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.7 miles from Elkland, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 29 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.7 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mardin, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Elkland, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elkland, PA

This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 43m.

At 29.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Appalachian Thruway for about 13.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.7 mi from Elkland, PA · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Mansfield, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lindley, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Elkland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mardin, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mardin, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Appalachian Thruway (13.8 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Elkland, PA

Night in Elkland on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mardin, PA

Night in Mardin on Wednesday

Local time

10:59 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

27 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

43m 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 Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Thruway, Route 49, Route 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Elkland, 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.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (I 99; US 15 / Appalachian Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elkland, PA to Mardin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Wellsboro along the way.

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