Cedar Rapids to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

917.5 miles 1476.5 km · straight line
1026.4 miles actual route 1651.8 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from New York?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to New York is 917.5 miles (1476.5 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1026.4 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & New York

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM