Boulder to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1637.9 miles 2636 km · straight line
1794.8 miles actual route 2888.5 km · driving distance
32h 32min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from New York?

The distance from Boulder to New York is 1637.9 miles (2636 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1794.8 miles, taking about 32h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 32min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 2min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~42h 18min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & New York

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 136 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM