Day trip from Buffalo to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh lies 287 km (179 mi) south of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 287 km (179 mi) apart, Pittsburgh is a realistic day trip from Buffalo: about 4 h 40 min each way by road.
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| Buffalo | Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 258,071 | 304,391 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 239 m (784 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 14201–14280 | 15201–15295 |
What to see in Pittsburgh
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | 2,912,976 | 2017 |
The busiest is Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at 2,912,976 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pittsburgh
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Staying in Pittsburgh
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Common questions
How far is Pittsburgh from Buffalo?
287 km (179 mi) in a straight line, south of Buffalo; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Pittsburgh by road?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Pittsburgh?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.