Norfolk, Virginia to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

318.7 miles 512.9 km · straight line
382.5 miles estimated 615.5 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Pittsburgh is 318.7 miles (512.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients