New York to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

314.8 miles 506.7 km · straight line
372 miles actual route 598.7 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Pittsburgh?

The distance from New York to Pittsburgh is 314.8 miles (506.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 New York 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 New York to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM