Detroit to Rome, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.6 miles 627 km · straight line
440.3 miles actual route 708.6 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Rome, New York?

The distance from Detroit to Rome, New York is 389.6 miles (627 km) as the crow flies. Rome, New York is located ENE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.3 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Rome, New York in New York.

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 Rome, 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 Detroit to Rome, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Rome, New York

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Rome, New York
43.21°N, 75.46°W
America/New_York
139m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM