How far is Philadelphia, PA from Coraopolis, PA?

The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Coraopolis, PA is about 317.5 miles (511 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
317.51 mi
06h 09m
Flight
266.73 mi
429.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.73 mi
Kilometers
429.26 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.51 mi
Kilometers
510.98 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philadelphia
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Philadelphia
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia
158.5 mi
03h 04m
To Coraopolis
159 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Penn Square

    121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square

    737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square

  3. 3

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street

    1341 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto PA 51 North: McKees Rocks

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1591 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Carson Street Extension

    1158 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street Extension

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 23 sec · Angelina Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    679 ft · 28 sec · Island Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Island Avenue

    1125 ft · 40 sec · Island Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Island Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 85%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.6 mi · 5%
West Carson Street
2.42 mi · 1%
Coraopolis Road
2.36 mi · 1%
Island Avenue
1.57 mi
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 04m from Philadelphia
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (511 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.5 miles from Philadelphia and 159 miles from Coraopolis.

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 50.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.76 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Coraopolis. Straight-line distance: 266.73 mi (429.26 km).

Philadelphia

#1 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Coraopolis

#2 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Philadelphia (-75.16379, 39.95233)
End: Coraopolis (-80.16672, 40.5184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.41 L · about $45.76
Round trip
$91.53
22.4 gal · 84.82 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.76 $91.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.51 $103.02
Premium $4.95 $55.48 $110.97
Diesel $5.98 $66.98 $133.95

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 Philadelphia and Coraopolis. The current time is 00:27:21.

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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.