Greenville, South Carolina to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.7 miles 656.2 km · straight line
489.3 miles estimated 787.4 km · driving distance
9h 51min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Greenville, South Carolina from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Greenville, South Carolina to Pittsburgh is 407.7 miles (656.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NNE of Greenville, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 489.3 miles, taking about 9h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, South Carolina in South 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 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 Greenville, South 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 Greenville, South Carolina to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 51min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 49min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, South Carolina & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients