Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

194.6 miles 313.2 km · straight line
243.3 miles estimated 391.5 km · driving distance
4h 54min estimated drive time
CAD 39 - CAD 49 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Pittsburgh is 194.6 miles (313.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located S of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 243.3 miles, taking about 4h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 54min CAD 39 - CAD 49 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 53min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 39min $29–$85* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 128 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients