How far is Allentown, PA from Coraopolis, PA?

The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Coraopolis, PA is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.24 mi
05h 52m
Flight
245.52 mi
395.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.52 mi
Kilometers
395.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.24 mi
Kilometers
471.92 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
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
McConnellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Allentown
146.4 mi
02h 56m
To Coraopolis
146.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Coraopolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Coraopolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Tilghman Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    698 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street

    1341 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto PA 51 North: McKees Rocks

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1591 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Carson Street Extension

    1158 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street Extension

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 23 sec · Angelina Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    679 ft · 28 sec · Island Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Avenue

    1125 ft · 40 sec · Island Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Island Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  31. 31

    Continue on State Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Coraopolis.

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 58%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.6 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Tilghman Street
4.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
02h 56m from Allentown
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coraopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Coraopolis?

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.4 miles from Allentown and 146.8 miles from Coraopolis.

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

The direct path is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.29 one way or $84.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allentown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coraopolis.

Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

29 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Coraopolis. Straight-line distance: 245.52 mi (395.12 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Coraopolis

#2 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Allentown (-75.49018, 40.60843)
End: Coraopolis (-80.16672, 40.5184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.35 gal
39.17 L · about $42.29
Round trip
$84.58
20.7 gal · 78.34 L
Estimated CO2
92 kg one way
Round trip: 184 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.29 $84.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.60 $95.20
Premium $4.95 $51.27 $102.55
Diesel $5.98 $61.89 $123.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Coraopolis. The current time is 00:19:55.

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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.