How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Colerain, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Colerain, PA is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.28 mi
02h 47m
Flight
99.61 mi
160.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.28 mi
Kilometers
193.57 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vintondale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
60 mi
01h 23m
To Colerain
60.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Colerain.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 453: Tyrone

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    136 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Birmingham Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shovel Works Road

    1692 ft · 1 min · Shovel Works Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Union Furnace Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Furnace Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 51%
I 99 North
19.9 mi · 17%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 11%
Birmingham Pike
5.78 mi · 5%
Spruce Creek Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vintondale
01h 23m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Colerain?

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Pittsburgh and 60.2 miles from Colerain.

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

The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.37 one way or $34.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.

Stop Ideas Near Vintondale

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

44 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 99.61 mi (160.31 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Colerain

#2 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Colerain (-78.11473, 40.62618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $17.37
Round trip
$34.73
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.37 $34.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.55 $39.09
Premium $4.95 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $5.98 $25.42 $50.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Colerain. The current time is 09:27:55.

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.