New York to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1581.4 miles 2545 km · straight line
1822.4 miles actual route 2932.9 km · driving distance
33h 6min estimated drive time
$175 - $216 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is New York from San Antonio?

The distance from New York to San Antonio is 1581.4 miles (2545 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1822.4 miles, taking about 33h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 6min $175 - $216 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 43min $146–$273* Budget
Train ~43h 2min $219–$638* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & San Antonio

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM