The drive from Abington, PA to Coraopolis, PA covers 315 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Susquehanna Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.5 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 315 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 3m highway drive covering 315 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 283.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 283.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 315 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.8 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley...
8
288 mi into trip|~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
6
288.6 mi into trip|~5h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West:...
7
288.8 mi into trip|~5h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
303.5 mi into trip|~5h 41m in
Take the exit toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69C
Toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Abington, PA and Coraopolis, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Monroeville
288 mi in|~5h 18m
Pittsburgh
288.6 mi in|~5h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.9 mi
5h 8m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.6 mi
20m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
West Carson Street
2.4 mi
4m
Coraopolis Road
2.4 mi
3m
Island Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
Robinson Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
4th Avenue
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.9 mi, about 5h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Coraopolis, PA.
1
Start on this road
19 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft·5 sec·Keith Road
3
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi·1 min·Old York Road
4
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi·7 min·Susquehanna Road
5
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Virginia Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
284 mi·5 hr 8 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
10
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 376; US 22
15 mi·20 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 69CToward PA 837 North: West Carson StreetUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto PA 837
0.5 mi·1 min·West Carson Street
14
Turn right
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward PA 51 North: McKees Rocks
15
Turn straight onto PA 51
1.9 mi·3 min·West Carson Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
0.3 mi·43 sec
17
Continue on West Carson Street Extension
0.2 mi·37 sec·West Carson Street Extension
18
Turn left onto Angelina Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·Angelina Avenue
19
Turn right onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.1 mi·27 sec·Island Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto PA 51
0.2 mi·40 sec·Island Avenue
21
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi·2 min·Island Avenue
22
Continue on PA 51
1.5 mi·2 min·Robinson Boulevard
23
Continue on PA 51
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Fleming Park Road
24
Continue on PA 51
2.4 mi·3 min·Coraopolis Road
25
Continue on PA 51; Yellow Belt
0.7 mi·1 min·State Avenue
26
Continue on PA 51; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·4th Avenue
27
Turn left onto Main Street
375 ft·18 sec·Main Street
28
Turn left onto PA 51
21 ft·0 sec·5th Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
PA 51
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.5 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.5 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coraopolis, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abington, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abington, PA
This is one driving day of about 315 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 283.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.5 mi from Abington, PA
· 2h 56m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 119.5
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 228.1
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.5
1
$33.07
$15.12
Efficient EV
78.8
0
$27.56
$12.60
EV Truck/SUV
126
1
$44.10
$20.16
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Late night
in Abington on Saturday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coraopolis, PA
Late night
in Coraopolis on Saturday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
158 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abington, PA to Coraopolis, PA covers 315 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Susquehanna Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.5 miles from Abington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 315 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Abington, PA and Coraopolis, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
