How far is Juniata, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Juniata, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Juniata and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juniata and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Juniata Street
21 m · 8 sec · Juniata Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
79 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Juniata Road
1393 ft · 1 min · Juniata Road
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Turn left onto Cottom Road
1362 ft · 1 min · Cottom Road
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Turn right onto Round Barn Road
2520 ft · 2 min · Round Barn Road
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Turn slight left onto Saw Mill Road
2219 ft · 2 min · Saw Mill Road
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Turn right onto Bolden Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Bolden Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road
1239 ft · 55 sec · Buena Vista Road
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Continue on Buena Vista Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn straight onto Flatwoods Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flatwoods Road
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Continue on Fayette City Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fayette City Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1406 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pittsburgh Road
27.6 mi · 43 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Sixth Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Juniata and Pittsburgh.
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.
Pittsburgh Road
Merge slight left onto Pittsburgh Road
27.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Juniata and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Juniata to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Douglass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Juniata and 20.3 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Juniata and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Douglass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglass.
Greensburg
Union Station
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Juniata and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 34.62 mi (55.71 km).
#1 Juniata
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.9967400, -79.6917100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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