New York to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2119 miles 3410.2 km · straight line
2378 miles actual route 3827 km · driving distance
44h 6min estimated drive time
$229 - $282 estimated fuel cost
~4h 46min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is New York from Tucson?

The distance from New York to Tucson is 2119 miles (3410.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2378 miles, taking about 44h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 46min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Tucson 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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 6min $229 - $282 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~52h 55min $190–$357* Budget
Train ~57h 20min $285–$832* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Tucson

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 706 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 177 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM