Origin
Marple, PA
Afternoon in Marple on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marple, PA to Morgan, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marple, PA
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Morgan, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marple, PA to Morgan, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Pennell Road, Media Bypass, Media Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on South Pennell Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 10.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pennell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 0.1 miles in near Pennview Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pennview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Media Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pennview Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Pennview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Media Line Road
Turn left onto Media Line Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South: Lima
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 South: Lima
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 452 / South Pennell Road
Turn left onto PA 452 / South Pennell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pennell Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Media Bypass | 2 mi | 2m |
| Media Line Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Newtown Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Palmers Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Concord Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Providence Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Pennell Road
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marple, PA and Morgan, PA.
1
Start on Hearth Road
448 ft
·
21 sec
·
Hearth Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Pennview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennview Avenue
3
Turn left onto Media Line Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Media Line Road
4
Turn left onto PA 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newtown Street Road
5
Continue on PA 252
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmers Mill Road
6
Continue on PA 252
355 ft
·
10 sec
·
Palmer Mill Road
7
Continue on PA 252
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 1 South: Lima
9
Merge onto US 1
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
10
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 452
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pennell Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
13
Turn left
150 ft
·
10 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morgan, PA
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Marple, PA to Morgan, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pennell Road, Media Bypass, Media Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Marple, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pennview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Media Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Marple, PA to Morgan, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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