How far is Colerain, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.91 mi
02h 17m
Flight
99.61 mi
160.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.91 mi
Kilometers
192.97 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vintondale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Colerain
59.8 mi
01h 08m
To Pittsburgh
60.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Furnace Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Union Furnace Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shovel Works Road

    1692 ft · 1 min · Shovel Works Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    6 mi · 9 min · Birmingham Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  15. 15

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colerain 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 51%
Birmingham Pike
25.1 mi · 21%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 11%
Spruce Creek Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Union Furnace Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vintondale
01h 08m from Colerain
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Colerain and 60.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Vintondale

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

44 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 99.61 mi (160.31 km).

Colerain

#1 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
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: Spruce Creek Road (-78.114717, 40.626167)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $17.28
Round trip
$34.57
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.28 $34.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $4.95 $20.96 $41.91
Diesel $5.98 $25.30 $50.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Pittsburgh. The current time is 08:00:16.

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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.