Petrified Forest to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1664.9 miles 2679.4 km · straight line
1997.9 miles estimated 3215.3 km · driving distance
40h 11min estimated drive time
$192 - $237 estimated fuel cost
~3h 51min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Petrified Forest from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Petrified Forest to Pittsburgh is 1664.9 miles (2679.4 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Petrified Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1997.9 miles, taking about 40h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 51min. Both are located in United States — Petrified Forest in Arizona 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 Petrified Forest 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 Petrified Forest to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 11min $192 - $237 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 13min $160–$300* Budget
Train ~52h 14min $240–$699* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Petrified Forest & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Petrified Forest
34.91°N, 109.79°W
America/Phoenix
1676m 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 555 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 139 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients