New York to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

909 miles 1462.9 km · straight line
1020.2 miles actual route 1641.8 km · driving distance
19h 8min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from New York to Tuscaloosa is 909 miles (1462.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1020.2 miles, taking about 19h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 8min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 58min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 52min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM