Detroit to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from New York?
The distance from Detroit to New York is 480.6 miles (773.4 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 619.3 miles, taking about 11h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator