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

476.8 miles 767.4 km · straight line
543.6 miles actual route 874.9 km · driving distance
10h 55min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Troy, New York?

The distance from Detroit to Troy, New York is 476.8 miles (767.4 km) as the crow flies. Troy, New York is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 543.6 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 55min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 6min $43–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 22min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Troy, New York

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Troy, New York
42.73°N, 73.69°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM