How far is Coraopolis, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.11 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.46 mi
16.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.46 mi
Kilometers
16.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.93 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Coraopolis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coraopolis
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coraopolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avalon
PA

City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States

From Coraopolis
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Pittsburgh
9.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
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 Coraopolis and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on 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

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Carson Street
2.66 mi · 17%
Coraopolis Road
2.36 mi · 15%
Island Avenue
1.57 mi · 10%
Robinson Boulevard
1.48 mi · 9%
5th Avenue
0.86 mi · 5%
State Avenue
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Coraopolis Road

Continue on Coraopolis Road

2.36 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avalon
00h 11m from Coraopolis
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Coraopolis 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 Coraopolis to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Coraopolis and 9.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Avalon

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

49 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

61 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

67 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coraopolis and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 10.46 mi (16.84 km).

Coraopolis

#1 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
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: 5th Avenue (-80.166728, 40.518387)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:06:25.

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.