Detroit to Poughkeepsie: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Poughkeepsie?
The distance from Detroit to Poughkeepsie is 470.2 miles (756.7 km) as the crow flies. Poughkeepsie is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie. 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 Poughkeepsie
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 53 times to circle the Earth's equator