Lakewood to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

305.5 miles 491.6 km · straight line
381.8 miles estimated 614.5 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Lakewood from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Lakewood to Pittsburgh is 305.5 miles (491.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located W of Lakewood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lakewood in New Jersey 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakewood & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Lakewood
40.10°N, 74.22°W
America/New_York
23m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients