Los Angeles to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Pittsburgh?
The distance from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh is 2132.2 miles (3431.4 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2429.2 miles, taking about 43h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 47min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 711 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 178 hours
- You could travel this distance about 11.7 times to circle the Earth's equator