How far is Erie, PA from Juniata, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Juniata, PA is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
178.69 mi
03h 33m
Flight
148.76 mi
239.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.76 mi
Kilometers
239.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.69 mi
Kilometers
287.57 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T12:39
Arrive Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
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
Portersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
89.4 mi
01h 46m
To Juniata
89.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
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 Erie and Juniata.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2792 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    2778 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville

    3223 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 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 Erie 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46.5 mi · 26%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.88 mi · 4%
Memorial Boulevard
7.59 mi · 4%
West Crawford Avenue
3.98 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

104 mi · 01h 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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
01h 46m from Erie
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie 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 Erie to Juniata?

The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Erie and 89.3 miles from Juniata.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.78 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portersville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

93 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 148.76 mi (239.4 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Juniata

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population1,420
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.6917100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Juniata (-79.69171, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.87 L · about $25.78
Round trip
$51.57
12.62 gal · 47.74 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.78 $51.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.02 $58.04
Premium $4.95 $31.26 $62.52
Diesel $5.98 $37.73 $75.47

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 Erie and Juniata. The current time is 12:39:06.

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.