Lincoln, Nebraska to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1184.5 miles 1906.2 km · straight line
1298.9 miles actual route 2090.4 km · driving distance
24h 7min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from New York?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to New York is 1184.5 miles (1906.2 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1298.9 miles, taking about 24h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 7min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 56min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~31h 21min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & New York

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 395 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM