Ann Arbor to Elmira: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.1 miles 571.5 km · straight line
426.1 miles estimated 685.8 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Elmira?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Elmira is 355.1 miles (571.5 km) as the crow flies. Elmira is located E of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.1 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Elmira in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and Elmira. 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 Ann Arbor to Elmira

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Elmira

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Elmira
42.09°N, 76.81°W
America/New_York
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients