Cortland to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.3 miles 563.8 km · straight line
414.5 miles actual route 667.1 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Cortland from Detroit?

The distance from Cortland to Detroit is 350.3 miles (563.8 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located W of Cortland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.5 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cortland in New York and Detroit in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cortland and Detroit. 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 Cortland to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cortland & Detroit

Quick Facts

Cortland
42.60°N, 76.18°W
America/New_York
344m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM