Pittsburgh to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

219 miles 352.5 km · straight line
273.8 miles estimated 440.6 km · driving distance
5h 30min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Roanoke?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Roanoke is 219 miles (352.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located S of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 273.8 miles, taking about 5h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Roanoke in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 30min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 36min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 14min $33–$96* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 113.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients