How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Juniata, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Juniata, PA is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
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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 16m.
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.
Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Juniata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Juniata.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Clairton Boulevard
27.9 mi · 43 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
691 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Fayette City Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fayette City Road
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Continue on Flatwoods Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Flatwoods Road
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Turn slight right onto Buena Vista Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Buena Vista Road
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Continue on Buena Vista Road
1239 ft · 56 sec · Buena Vista Road
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Turn right onto Bolden Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Bolden Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Road
2219 ft · 2 min · Saw Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Round Barn Road
2520 ft · 2 min · Round Barn Road
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Turn left onto Cottom Road
1362 ft · 1 min · Cottom Road
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Turn right onto Juniata Road
1393 ft · 1 min · Juniata Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
79 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Juniata Street
21 m · 3 sec · Juniata Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Juniata Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Juniata.
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.
Clairton Boulevard
Continue on Clairton Boulevard
27.9 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Juniata?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 20.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 20.4 miles from Juniata.
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 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Juniata.
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 Pittsburgh and Juniata. Straight-line distance: 34.62 mi (55.71 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Juniata
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 39.9967400, -79.6917100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juniata (-79.69171, 39.99674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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