Durham, North Carolina to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.9 miles 503.6 km · straight line
375.5 miles estimated 604.3 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
349° N bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Pittsburgh is 312.9 miles (503.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located N of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.5 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients