How far is Philadelphia, PA from Juniata, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Juniata, PA is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
280.97 mi
05h 35m
Flight
239.74 mi
385.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.74 mi
Kilometers
385.82 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.97 mi
Kilometers
452.17 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-19T12:35
Arrive Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
140.2 mi
02h 47m
To Juniata
140.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Philadelphia and Juniata.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1735 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Crawford Avenue

    4 mi · 10 min · West Crawford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Little Summit Road

    2789 ft · 2 min · Little Summit Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Little Summit Road

    2074 ft · 2 min · Little Summit Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Juniata Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Juniata Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Juniata Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juniata Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 84%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 6%
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
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
239.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 47m from Philadelphia
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Juniata?

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Philadelphia and 140.7 miles from Juniata.

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

The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.49 one way or $80.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 239.74 mi (385.82 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Juniata

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population1,420
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.6917100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Juniata (-79.69171, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $40.49
Round trip
$80.98
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.49 $80.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.58 $91.15
Premium $4.95 $49.09 $98.19
Diesel $5.98 $59.26 $118.52

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 Philadelphia and Juniata. The current time is 12:35:01.

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.