Baton Rouge to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1194.2 miles 1921.8 km · straight line
1362.5 miles actual route 2192.7 km · driving distance
25h 19min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from New York?

The distance from Baton Rouge to New York is 1194.2 miles (1921.8 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1362.5 miles, taking about 25h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 19min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 23min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~32h 55min $164–$477* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & New York

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 398 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM