Aurora, Illinois to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746.4 miles 1201.2 km · straight line
829.2 miles actual route 1334.4 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from New York?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to New York is 746.4 miles (1201.2 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.2 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois and New York. 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 Aurora, Illinois to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $100–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & New York

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM