How far is Mifflin, PA from Centre, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to Centre, PA is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
6.16 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.16 mi
8.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.16 mi
Kilometers
8.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.16 mi
Kilometers
9.92 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflin
2026-04-19T03:44
Arrive Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mifflin
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
Port Royal
PA

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

From Mifflin
3.1 mi
00h 05m
To Centre
3.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mifflin and Centre.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mifflin and Centre.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tuscarora Street

    114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Penn Highway

    4 m · 1 sec · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

    5.4 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Center Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Center Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflin and Centre.

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
145.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
5.35 mi · 87%
Wilson Street
0.4 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Juniata Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Parker Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Tuscarora Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

5.35 mi · 00h 10m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Royal
00h 05m from Mifflin
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mifflin to Centre?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Mifflin and 3.1 miles from Centre.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.

Stop Ideas Near Port Royal

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

17 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

67 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and Centre. Straight-line distance: 5.16 mi (8.3 km).

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#1 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Centre

#2 Centre

County in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,527
Coordinates40.5442500, -77.3102700
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Mifflin (-77.40277, 40.56952)
End: Centre (-77.31027, 40.54425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 Mifflin and Centre. The current time is 03:44:02.

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.