How far is Coraopolis, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Whitman, PA is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
322.76 mi
05h 29m
Flight
267.6 mi
430.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.6 mi
Kilometers
430.66 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.76 mi
Kilometers
519.43 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coraopolis
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Whitman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Coraopolis
160.1 mi
02h 44m
To Whitman
162.7 mi
02h 44m

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 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 84%
I 76 East
18.2 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 1%
West Carson Street
2.66 mi · 1%
Coraopolis Road
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 44m from Coraopolis
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Coraopolis and 162.7 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coraopolis and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 267.6 mi (430.66 km).

Coraopolis

#1 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-80.166728, 40.518387)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.11 L · about $46.54
Round trip
$93.08
22.78 gal · 86.22 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.54 $93.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $4.95 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.98 $68.11 $136.22

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 Whitman. The current time is 00:23:08.

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.