Edmonton to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1795.9 miles 2890.3 km · straight line
2155.2 miles estimated 3468.4 km · driving distance
43h 21min estimated drive time
CAD 349 - CAD 430 estimated fuel cost
~4h 7min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Edmonton to Pittsburgh is 1795.9 miles (2890.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ESE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2155.2 miles, taking about 43h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 7min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 43h 21min CAD 349 - CAD 430 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 1min $172–$323* Budget
Train ~56h 21min $259–$754* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 599 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 150 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients