Origin
Juniata, PA
Afternoon in Juniata on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Juniata, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Juniata, PA
Irgi Nur Fadil
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This 40.3-mile drive from Juniata, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving to speak of, making for a more connected experience with the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $7. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a segment of a larger journey through the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 27.6 mi | 43m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Fayette City Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bolden Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Flatwoods Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Buena Vista Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 27.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Juniata, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Juniata Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
·
Juniata Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
258 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Juniata Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Juniata Road
4
Turn left onto Cottom Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottom Road
5
Turn right onto Round Barn Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Barn Road
6
Turn slight left onto Saw Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Road
7
Turn right onto Bolden Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Bolden Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Buena Vista Road
9
Continue on Buena Vista Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Buena Vista Road
10
Turn straight onto PA 201
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Flatwoods Road
11
Continue on PA 201
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fayette City Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
13
Merge onto PA 51
28 mi
·
43 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
18
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
20
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
21
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
22
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
23
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Juniata, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Juniata Road
Turn right onto Juniata Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Cottom Road
Turn left onto Cottom Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 51 / Pittsburgh Road
Merge onto PA 51 / Pittsburgh Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. The route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.6 miles on Pittsburgh Road, offering a solid block of consistent driving before potential turns. You'll be on roads like Pittsburgh Road, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and Fayette City Road, which suggests a journey through varied local environments rather than a monotonous highway cruise. This type of route often means you'll be more engaged with the driving, encountering more intersections and local traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on Pittsburgh Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Juniata Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Juniata Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cottom Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (PA 51 / Pittsburgh Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on Pittsburgh Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Juniata Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cottom Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (PA 51 / Pittsburgh Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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