Bristol, Tennessee to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.9 miles 468.2 km · straight line
363.7 miles estimated 585.3 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Pittsburgh is 290.9 miles (468.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NNE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.7 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee 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. 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 Bristol, Tennessee 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients