How far is Blairsville, PA from Marion Center, PA?

The driving distance from Blairsville, PA to Marion Center, PA is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.34 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.89 mi
41.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.89 mi
Kilometers
41.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.34 mi
Kilometers
47.22 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion Center
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Blairsville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairsville
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Marion Center
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blairsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ben Avon
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Blairsville
14.7 mi
00h 17m
To Marion Center
14.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blairsville and Marion Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville and Marion Center.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old William Penn Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2005 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairsville and Marion Center.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old William Penn Highway
28.2 mi · 96%
East Market Street
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old William Penn Highway

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ben Avon
00h 17m from Blairsville
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairsville and Rain Showers Likely near Marion Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blairsville to Marion Center?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ben Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Blairsville and 14.7 miles from Marion Center.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairsville and Rain Showers Likely near Marion Center.

Stop Ideas Near Ben Avon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ben Avon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ben Avon.

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Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

36 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

46 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

65 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairsville and Marion Center. Straight-line distance: 25.89 mi (41.67 km).

Blairsville

#1 Blairsville

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

Population3,204
Coordinates40.4311800, -79.2608700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marion Center

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population417
Coordinates40.7700600, -79.0500300
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: Blairsville (-79.26087, 40.43118)
End: Marion Center (-79.05003, 40.77006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairsville and Marion Center. The current time is 03:19:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.