Minneapolis to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1016.4 miles 1635.7 km · straight line
1204.2 miles actual route 1938 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from New York?

The distance from Minneapolis to New York is 1016.4 miles (1635.7 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1204.2 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $96–$181* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $145–$421* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & New York

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM