Origin
Morgan, PA
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan, PA to Marple, 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
10.1 mi
16 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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 Morgan, PA to Marple, PA covers 10.1 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 Orange Street, East Dutton Mill Road, East Knowlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.9 miles on South Orange Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.1 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 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.
South Orange Street is the longest continuous segment at about 1.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Concord Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Knowlton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Concord Road
Turn left onto Concord Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Dutton Mill Road
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Knowlton Road
Turn right onto East Knowlton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 252 / North Providence Road
Turn left onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Pennview Avenue
Turn right onto Pennview Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Dutton Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Knowlton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Media Line Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Palmers Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Providence Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South New Middletown Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Orange Street
— 1.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, PA and Marple, PA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Road
3
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dutton Mill Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 352
297 ft
·
5 sec
·
Edgmont Avenue
5
Continue on PA 352
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South New Middletown Road
6
Turn right onto East Knowlton Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Knowlton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on South Orange Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Orange Street
8
Turn right onto Kirk Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kirk Lane
9
Turn left onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn straight onto PA 252
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
Palmer Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 252
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmers Mill Road
12
Continue on PA 252
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newtown Street Road
13
Turn right onto Media Line Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Media Line Road
14
Turn right onto Pennview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennview Avenue
15
Turn left onto Hearth Road
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hearth Road
16
Arrive at destination
Hearth Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Marple, PA
Afternoon in Marple on Friday
Local time
12:30 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 Morgan, PA to Marple, PA covers 10.1 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 Orange Street, East Dutton Mill Road, East Knowlton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.67 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 10.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Knowlton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgan, PA to Marple, 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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