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

785.5 miles 1264.1 km · straight line
896.8 miles actual route 1443.2 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from New York?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to New York is 785.5 miles (1264.1 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896.8 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Illinois to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & New York

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM