Huntsville, Alabama to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.3 miles 859.9 km · straight line
641.2 miles estimated 1031.9 km · driving distance
12h 54min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Pittsburgh is 534.3 miles (859.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 641.2 miles, taking about 12h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 54min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 29min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 46min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients