Manhattan to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1409.6 miles 2268.5 km · straight line
1788.9 miles actual route 2879 km · driving distance
30h 43min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Seattle?

The distance from Manhattan to Seattle is 1409.6 miles (2268.5 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1788.9 miles, taking about 30h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and Seattle in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Manhattan and Seattle. 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 Manhattan to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 43min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 52min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~39h 56min $215–$626* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Seattle

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 470 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM