Pittsburgh to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Pittsburgh from Tampa?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Tampa is 874.3 miles (1407 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located S of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.1 miles, taking about 21h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania and Tampa in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Pittsburgh and Tampa. 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.