Pittsburgh to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.4 miles 531.7 km · straight line
493.1 miles actual route 793.6 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Raleigh?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Raleigh is 330.4 miles (531.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SSE of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.1 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pittsburgh and Raleigh. 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 Pittsburgh to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM