Phoenix to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1825 miles 2937 km · straight line
2059.5 miles actual route 3314.5 km · driving distance
37h 20min estimated drive time
$198 - $244 estimated fuel cost
~4h 10min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Phoenix to Pittsburgh is 1825 miles (2937 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2059.5 miles, taking about 37h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 10min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 20min $198 - $244 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 48min $165–$309* Budget
Train ~48h 32min $247–$721* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 608 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 152 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM