Boulder to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1329.1 miles 2138.9 km · straight line
1594.9 miles estimated 2566.7 km · driving distance
32h 5min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Boulder to Pittsburgh is 1329.1 miles (2138.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1594.9 miles, taking about 32h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder and Pittsburgh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boulder to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 5min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 30min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~41h 43min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients