Charlotte to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.2 miles 584.5 km · straight line
446.2 miles actual route 718.1 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Charlotte to Pittsburgh is 363.2 miles (584.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located N of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.2 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM