Lubbock to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1603.1 miles 2580 km · straight line
1799.1 miles actual route 2895.3 km · driving distance
33h 26min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from New York?

The distance from Lubbock to New York is 1603.1 miles (2580 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1799.1 miles, taking about 33h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 26min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 7min $144–$270* Budget
Train ~43h 28min $216–$630* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & New York

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m 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 534 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM