How far is South Union, PA from Mardin, PA?

The driving distance from South Union, PA to Mardin, PA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.56 mi
00h 51m
Flight
18.09 mi
29.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.09 mi
Kilometers
29.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mardin
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in South Union
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Union
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Mardin
Wed, Apr 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Union
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blossburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From South Union
15.3 mi
00h 25m
To Mardin
15.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Union and Mardin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Union and Mardin.

  1. 1

    Start on South Union Road

    25 m · 6 sec · South Union Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Salt Spring Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Old Mill Road

    1985 ft · 1 min · Old Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Old Route 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Route 15

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2502 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro

    2251 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Wellsboro Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · West Wellsboro Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 6

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Schodac Road

    688 ft · 20 sec · North Schodac Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hollow Road

    1281 ft · 37 sec · Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Moore Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moore Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Orebed Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Orebed Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orebed Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Union and Mardin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Thruway
16.6 mi · 54%
Route 6
2.67 mi · 9%
Old Route 15
1.84 mi · 6%
Salt Spring Road
1.48 mi · 5%
Beck Road
0.94 mi · 3%
Orebed Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Thruway

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blossburg
00h 25m from South Union
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Union and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mardin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Union to Mardin?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blossburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from South Union and 15.3 miles from Mardin.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Union and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mardin.

Stop Ideas Near Blossburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blossburg, 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 Blossburg.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

110 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Union and Mardin. Straight-line distance: 18.09 mi (29.12 km).

South Union

#1 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mardin

Mardin is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7986800, -77.1652500
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Start: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)
End: Mardin (-77.16525, 41.79868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between South Union and Mardin. The current time is 21:36:57.

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.