Hempstead to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.1 miles 539.3 km · straight line
402.2 miles estimated 647.2 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Hempstead from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Hempstead to Pittsburgh is 335.1 miles (539.3 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located W of Hempstead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.2 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Hempstead in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hempstead 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 Hempstead to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hempstead & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Hempstead
40.71°N, 73.62°W
America/New_York
17m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients