New Orleans to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is New Orleans from New York?
The distance from New Orleans to New York is 1168.4 miles (1880.3 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1305.4 miles, taking about 24h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to New York
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 389 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator