How far is Brentwood, TN from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Pittsburgh, PA is about 569.5 miles (916.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
569.52 mi
10h 56m
Flight
477.65 mi
768.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
477.65 mi
Kilometers
768.7 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
569.52 mi
Kilometers
916.55 km
Drive Time
10h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Tue, Nov 10, 4:08 PM EST
Return by in Brentwood
Wed, Nov 11, 2:05 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-11-10T04:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Tue, Nov 10, 3:08 PM CST
Route Timing
10h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:57 PM to 7:27 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:06 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fulton
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Brentwood
283.7 mi
05h 28m
To Pittsburgh
285.9 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brentwood and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Pike

    8 m · 8 sec · Wilson Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 45 sec · Church Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    1586 ft · 32 sec · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2390 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus

    32.1 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    110.4 mi · 2 hr · East Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    2312 ft · 49 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville

    1568 ft · 39 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike

  43. 43

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  47. 47

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  51. 51

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
8 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
167 mi · 29%
I 24 West
165 mi · 29%
East Freeway
130 mi · 23%
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.3 mi · 3%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
14.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Keep slight left

156 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.9 mi
477.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
05h 28m from Brentwood
Leave By
2:06 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 569.5 miles (916.5 km) and usually takes 10h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.7 miles from Brentwood and 285.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.60 one way or $145.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and Pittsburgh, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brentwood and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fulton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fulton.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

3 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

6 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

80 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 477.65 mi (768.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Brentwood (-86.78278, 36.03312)
End: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 917 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.1 gal
76.07 L · about $72.60
Round trip
$145.20
40.2 gal · 152.14 L
Estimated CO2
178.6 kg one way
Round trip: 357.3 kg / 788 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $72.60 $145.20
Mid-grade $4.08 $82.01 $164.02
Premium $4.50 $90.39 $180.78
Diesel $5.84 $117.44 $234.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brentwood, TN and Pittsburgh, PA. The current time in Brentwood is 04:12:00, although it is 05:12:00 in Pittsburgh.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.