Nashville to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

758.6 miles 1220.8 km · straight line
885.8 miles actual route 1425.5 km · driving distance
16h 38min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from New York?

The distance from Nashville to New York is 758.6 miles (1220.8 km) as the crow flies. New York is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 885.8 miles, taking about 16h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 38min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 58min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 37min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & New York

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM