How far is Coraopolis, PA from Allentown, PA?

The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Allentown, PA is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
297.67 mi
04h 55m
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
297.67 mi
Kilometers
479.05 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coraopolis
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Allentown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coraopolis
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 Coraopolis
146.6 mi
02h 27m
To Allentown
151.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Island Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 21 sec · Angelina Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Carson Street Extension

    2749 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street Extension

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  28. 28

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Cetronia

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Tilghman Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Tilghman Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tilghman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
02h 27m from Coraopolis
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 146.6 miles from Coraopolis and 151.1 miles from Allentown.

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 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Coraopolis and Allentown. Straight-line distance: 245.52 mi (395.12 km).

Coraopolis

#1 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Allentown

#2 Allentown

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population121,470
Coordinates40.6084300, -75.4901800
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-80.166728, 40.518387)
End: Tilghman Street (-75.490007, 40.608068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.76 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.81
21 gal · 79.52 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.90 $85.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.29 $96.58
Premium $4.95 $52.02 $104.03
Diesel $5.98 $62.79 $125.58

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 Coraopolis and Allentown. The current time is 00:24:13.

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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.