New York to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1007.6 miles 1621.6 km · straight line
1189.6 miles actual route 1914.4 km · driving distance
22h 11min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is New York from St. Paul?

The distance from New York to St. Paul is 1007.6 miles (1621.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located WNW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.6 miles, taking about 22h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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 St. Paul. 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 St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 11min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 37min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~28h 50min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & St. Paul

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM