Jackson, Mississippi to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1067.5 miles 1718 km · straight line
1199.5 miles actual route 1930.4 km · driving distance
22h 22min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from New York?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to New York is 1067.5 miles (1718 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1199.5 miles, taking about 22h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jackson, Mississippi 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.

How to Get from Jackson, Mississippi to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 22min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 50min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~29h 5min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & New York

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 356 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM