Detroit to Parsippany: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.6 miles 734.9 km · straight line
588.1 miles actual route 946.4 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Parsippany?

The distance from Detroit to Parsippany is 456.6 miles (734.9 km) as the crow flies. Parsippany is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.1 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Parsippany in New Jersey.

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. 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 Parsippany. 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 Detroit to Parsippany

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Parsippany

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Parsippany
40.86°N, 74.43°W
America/New_York
101m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM