Trip from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway, Cornell Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Marion Center, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA?

The route from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

33m

Distance

27.7 mi

45 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 31m ★

6 AM

0h 33m

8 AM

0h 39m

10 AM

0h 35m

12 PM

0h 35m

3 PM

0h 36m

5 PM

0h 39m

8 PM

0h 32m

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 Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway, Cornell Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 27.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 119 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 119 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (Cornell Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 119 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

Navigation decision point

5

26.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | Cornell Road

Turn right onto Cornell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway	26.1 mi	29m
Cornell Road	1.2 mi	2m
Main Street	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway — 26.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 403

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Main Street

2

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

26 mi · 29 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

3

Turn right onto Cornell Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cornell Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Arrive at destination

Cornell Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$5.03	$10.06
premium	$4.93	$5.37	$10.74
diesel	$5.61	$6.12	$12.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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	8.3	$2.91	$1.33
Efficient EV	6.9	$2.42	$1.11
EV Truck/SUV	11.1	$3.88	$1.77

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

Marion Center, PA

Evening in Marion Center on Thursday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smith, PA

Evening in Smith on Thursday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

8 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

33m 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 Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway, Cornell Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Marion Center, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 119 / Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (Cornell Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Marion Center, PA to Smith, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.

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