How far is Bristol, PA from Juniata, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Juniata, PA is about 295 miles (474.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.02 mi
05h 48m
Flight
256.05 mi
412.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.05 mi
Kilometers
412.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.02 mi
Kilometers
474.79 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, Apr 20, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T12:34
Arrive Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Bristol
147.3 mi
02h 54m
To Juniata
147.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Juniata.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Juniata.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    266.8 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Crawford Avenue

    4 mi · 10 min · West Crawford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Little Summit Road

    2789 ft · 2 min · Little Summit Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Little Summit Road

    2074 ft · 2 min · Little Summit Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Juniata Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Juniata Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Juniata Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juniata Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Juniata.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
269 mi · 91%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
West Crawford Avenue
3.98 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
3.63 mi · 1%
Juniata Road
1.19 mi
Little Summit Road
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
256.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 54m from Bristol
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Juniata?

The road trip is about 295 miles (474.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Bristol and 147.8 miles from Juniata.

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

The direct path is about 256.1 miles (412.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 256.05 mi (412.08 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Juniata

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population1,420
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.6917100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Juniata (-79.69171, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.41 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.07
20.82 gal · 78.82 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.54 $85.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.88 $95.75
Premium $4.95 $51.57 $103.14
Diesel $5.98 $62.25 $124.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Juniata. The current time is 12:34:59.

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.