Pitt: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Pitt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? The nearest airport is PIT (Pittsburgh Intl, 30 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh Intl
Drive to campus
30 min
without traffic
Backup airport
—
none nearby
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 369 mi | 7 h 32 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 485 mi | 9 h 54 m | Either |
| Atlanta, GA | 617 mi | 12 h 35 m | Either |
| Dallas, TX | 1264 mi | 25 h 47 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2518 mi | 51 h 23 m | Fly |
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