Albuquerque to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1496 miles 2407.5 km · straight line
1643.5 miles actual route 2645 km · driving distance
29h 33min estimated drive time
$158 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 31min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Albuquerque to Pittsburgh is 1496 miles (2407.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1643.5 miles, taking about 29h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 31min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Pittsburgh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 33min $158 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 28min $131–$247* Budget
Train ~38h 25min $197–$575* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 499 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM