Denver to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1627.4 miles 2619.1 km · straight line
1785.4 miles actual route 2873.4 km · driving distance
32h 16min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 46min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from New York?

The distance from Denver to New York is 1627.4 miles (2619.1 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1785.4 miles, taking about 32h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 46min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 16min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 43min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~41h 57min $214–$625* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & New York

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 542 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 136 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM