How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Coraopolis, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Coraopolis, PA is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
12.48 mi
00h 25m
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
12.48 mi
Kilometers
20.08 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T02:31
Arrive Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Coraopolis
6.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 376 West

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    834 ft · 16 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  6. 6

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

    1341 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto PA 51 North: McKees Rocks

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1591 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Carson Street Extension

    1158 ft · 37 sec · West Carson Street Extension

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 23 sec · Angelina Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Island Avenue

    679 ft · 28 sec · Island Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1125 ft · 40 sec · Island Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
184 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Carson Street
2.42 mi · 19%
Coraopolis Road
2.36 mi · 19%
Island Avenue
1.57 mi · 13%
Robinson Boulevard
1.48 mi · 12%
4th Avenue
0.98 mi · 8%
Old Fleming Park Road
0.71 mi · 6%
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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avalon
00h 12m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Coraopolis?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 6.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 6.2 miles from Coraopolis.

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 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Coraopolis.

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 Pittsburgh and Coraopolis. Straight-line distance: 10.46 mi (16.84 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
Coraopolis

#2 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Coraopolis (-80.16672, 40.5184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 Pittsburgh and Coraopolis. The current time is 02:31:54.

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.