Flint to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.4 miles 419 km · straight line
325.5 miles estimated 523.8 km · driving distance
6h 33min estimated drive time
$31 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Flint from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Flint to Pittsburgh is 260.4 miles (419 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located SE of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 325.5 miles, taking about 6h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Flint in Michigan and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Flint 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 Flint to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 33min $31 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 52min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 13min $39–$114* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients