Nashville to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

471.7 miles 759.1 km · straight line
559.5 miles actual route 900.5 km · driving distance
10h 38min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Nashville to Pittsburgh is 471.7 miles (759.1 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.5 miles, taking about 10h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 38min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 46min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 6min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM