Boston, Massachusetts to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.5 miles 774.9 km · straight line
572.7 miles actual route 921.7 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Pittsburgh is 481.5 miles (774.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572.7 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM