New Orleans to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Orleans from Pittsburgh?

The distance from New Orleans to Pittsburgh is 920 miles (1480.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104 miles, taking about 22h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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.