Cape Cod to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

512.1 miles 824.2 km · straight line
614.5 miles estimated 989 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Cape Cod to Pittsburgh is 512.1 miles (824.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located W of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.5 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts 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. 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 Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients