Origin
Mardin, PA
Night in Mardin on Wednesday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mardin, PA to Elkland, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mardin, PA
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Elkland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mardin, PA to Elkland, PA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 44m 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 13.6 miles on Appalachian Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.91 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
14.8 miles from Mardin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Mardin, PA to Elkland, PA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 44m, 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 12 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 13.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,831 ft
1,062 ft
Total Climb
409 ft
Total Descent
1,108 ft
Highest Point
1,831 ft
Elevation Range
768 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Moore Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.9 miles (Moore Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese 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
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 North: Corning
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 15 North: Corning
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward PA 49: Elkland, Lawrenceville
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 196
Toward PA 49: Elkland, Lawrenceville
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 49 / Route 49
Turn left onto PA 49 / Route 49
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Elkland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceville along the way.
Lawrenceville
19.2 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 13.6 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 |
| West Wellsboro Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 13.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mardin, PA and Elkland, 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
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Wellsboro Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 15 North: Corning
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 99; US 15
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward PA 49: Elkland, Lawrenceville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 49
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 49
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 49
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
PA 49
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 14.8 miles from Mardin, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.6 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 29.6 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkland, 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 29.6 miles and 44m.
At 29.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Appalachian Thruway for about 13.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from Mardin, PA · 22m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Mardin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elkland, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elkland, 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
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.95
Appalachian Thruway
(13.6 mi)
$0.95
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: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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.
Destination
Elkland, PA
Night in Elkland on Wednesday
Local time
9:36 PM
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
44m 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 Elkland, PA covers 29.6 miles and takes about 44m 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 14.8 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 $4.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mardin, PA to Elkland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,062 ft to 1,831 ft elevation with about 409 ft of total climbing.
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