How far is Port Royal, PA from Centre, PA?
The driving distance from Port Royal, PA to Centre, PA is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Royal and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Centre.
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Start on North 3rd Street
18 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Center Road
14 m · 1 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Royal and Centre.
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.
William Penn Highway
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
3.4 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Port Royal 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 Port Royal to Centre?
The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Tuscarora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from Port Royal and 2.4 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Port Royal and Chance Rain Showers near Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscarora
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 Tuscarora.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Centre. Straight-line distance: 4.02 mi (6.47 km).
#1 Port Royal
Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 900 |
| Coordinates | 40.5334100, -77.3855400 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,527 |
| Coordinates | 40.5442500, -77.3102700 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Road (-77.310177, 40.544299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
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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