Kannapolis to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.5 km · straight line
412.7 miles estimated 664.2 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Kannapolis from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Kannapolis to Pittsburgh is 343.9 miles (553.5 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located N of Kannapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.7 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Kannapolis in North 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kannapolis & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Kannapolis
35.49°N, 80.62°W
America/New_York
244m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients