New York to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2139.8 miles 3443.7 km · straight line
2411.5 miles actual route 3881 km · driving distance
44h 13min estimated drive time
$232 - $286 estimated fuel cost
~4h 48min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Phoenix?

The distance from New York to Phoenix is 2139.8 miles (3443.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2411.5 miles, taking about 44h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 48min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 New York and Phoenix. 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 York to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 13min $232 - $286 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 4min $193–$362* Budget
Train ~57h 29min $289–$844* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Phoenix

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 713 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 178 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM