How far is Coraopolis, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 320.1 miles (515.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coraopolis and Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coraopolis and Philadelphia.
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Start on 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on State Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · State Avenue
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Continue on Coraopolis Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Fleming Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road
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Continue on Robinson Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard
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Continue on Island Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Angelina Avenue
675 ft · 21 sec · Angelina Avenue
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Turn right onto West Carson Street Extension
2749 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street Extension
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Continue on West Carson Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto West Carson Street
2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia
731 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn slight left onto South Penn Square
115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square
51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coraopolis and Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Coraopolis and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coraopolis to Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 320.1 miles (515.1 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Coraopolis and 162 miles from Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.13 one way or $92.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Coraopolis and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coraopolis and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 266.73 mi (429.26 km).
#1 Coraopolis
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.5184000, -80.1667200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.13 | $92.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.92 | $103.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.93 | $111.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.51 | $135.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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