Madison, Alabama to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

542 miles 872.2 km · straight line
650.3 miles estimated 1046.6 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Alabama from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Madison, Alabama to Pittsburgh is 542 miles (872.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Madison, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.3 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, Alabama to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Alabama & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients