How far is Coaldale, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Road
141.29 mi
02h 38m
Flight
102.08 mi
164.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.08 mi
Kilometers
164.28 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.38 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Clymer
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Coaldale
68.1 mi
01h 19m
To Pittsburgh
73.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Coaldale Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Coaldale Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Loch Lomond Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Loch Lomond Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Daisy Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Daisy Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    850 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3006 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 286 Highway East

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale and Pittsburgh.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 21%
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 14%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 10%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 7%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clymer
01h 19m from Coaldale
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coaldale and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coaldale to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Clymer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Coaldale and 73.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.35 one way or $40.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coaldale and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Clymer

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

38 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

61 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 102.08 mi (164.28 km).

Coaldale

#1 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Coaldale Road (-78.160321, 40.936252)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $20.35
Round trip
$40.70
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.35 $40.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.90 $45.81
Premium $4.95 $24.67 $49.34
Diesel $5.98 $29.78 $59.56

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 Coaldale and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:52:36.

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.