Madison, Wisconsin to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.2 miles 1299.1 km · straight line
937.9 miles actual route 1509.4 km · driving distance
17h 47min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from New York?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to New York is 807.2 miles (1299.1 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 937.9 miles, taking about 17h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 47min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 20min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 7min $113–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & New York

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM