Trip from Mardin, PA to South Union, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

49m

Distance

29.9 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 46m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 57m

8 PM

0h 47m

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

The drive from Mardin, PA to South Union, PA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Appalachian Thruway, PA 414, Route 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Appalachian Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 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

14.9 miles from Mardin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 29.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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 16 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Moore Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Moore Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (North Schodac Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Moore Road

Turn right onto Moore Road

Navigation decision point

4

1.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Hollow Road

Turn left onto Hollow Road

Navigation decision point

4

2.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | North Schodac Road

Turn right onto North Schodac Road

Navigation decision point

4

4.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Williamsport

Navigation decision point

Toward US 15 South: Williamsport

7

21.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Sebring

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165 Toward Sebring

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 Mardin, PA to South Union, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Sebring along the way.

Sebring

21.2 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Appalachian Thruway	16 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 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Orebed Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Orebed Road

2

Turn right onto Moore Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Moore Road

3

Turn left onto Hollow Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Hollow Road

4

Turn right onto North Schodac Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Schodac Road

5

Turn left onto US 6

2.7 mi · 3 min · Route 6

6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 15 South: Williamsport

7

Merge onto I 99; US 15

16 mi · 17 min · Appalachian Thruway

8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward Sebring Use the slight right lane.

9

Turn left onto Bloss Mountain Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloss Mountain Road

10

Continue on Old Route 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Old Route 15

Use the straight lane.

11

Turn slight left onto Old Mill Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old Mill Road

12

Turn straight onto PA 414

3.8 mi · 6 min · PA 414

13

Turn right onto Salt Spring Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Salt Spring Road

14

Turn left onto T329

0.9 mi · 3 min · Beck Road

15

Turn left onto South Union Road

81 ft · 3 sec · South Union Road

16

Arrive at destination

South Union 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 14.9 miles from Mardin, PA, or about 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 29.9 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.9 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Mardin, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mardin, PA

This is one driving day of about 29.9 miles and 49m.

At 29.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on Appalachian Thruway for about 16 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.9 mi from Mardin, PA · 21m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Blossburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blossburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Mardin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Union, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Union, 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

$4.96 one way

$9.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.43	$10.86
premium	$4.93	$5.80	$11.60
diesel	$5.61	$6.60	$13.20

Estimated Tolls: $1.12

Appalachian Thruway (16 mi) $1.12

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: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9	$3.14	$1.44
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.62	$1.20
EV Truck/SUV	12	$4.19	$1.91

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 13, 2026

Origin

Mardin, PA

Night in Mardin on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Union, PA

Night in South Union on Wednesday

Local time

11:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

13 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

49m 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 Mardin, PA to South Union, PA covers 29.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Appalachian Thruway, PA 414, Route 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Mardin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 49m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Moore Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (North Schodac Road): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Mardin, PA to South Union, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Sebring along the way.