Jonesboro to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

964.3 miles 1551.9 km · straight line
1135.6 miles actual route 1827.6 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from New York?

The distance from Jonesboro to New York is 964.3 miles (1551.9 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1135.6 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & New York

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM