Auburn, New York to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.9 miles 534.1 km · straight line
378.1 miles actual route 608.5 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Auburn, New York from Detroit?

The distance from Auburn, New York to Detroit is 331.9 miles (534.1 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located W of Auburn, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.1 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, New York in New York and Detroit in Michigan.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, New York and Detroit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Auburn, New York to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, New York & Detroit

Quick Facts

Auburn, New York
42.93°N, 76.57°W
America/New_York
209m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM