Atlanta to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

521.7 miles 839.6 km · straight line
682.8 miles actual route 1098.8 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Atlanta to Pittsburgh is 521.7 miles (839.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.8 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM