Distance from Manhattan to Detroit (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and Detroit, Michigan is 776 kilometers (482 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Manhattan is located in the northeastern United States while Detroit is situated in the midwestern region, both cities are significant urban centers with distinct cultural and economic landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 776 kilometers, heading west.

Manhattan is at 38 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to Detroit covers approximately 1000 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 W and I-90 W, traversing regions including Pennsylvania and Ohio before reaching Michigan.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Detroit crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and natural parks, with landmarks like Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes region.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall when tourism is moderate and the weather is mild, offering a pleasant experience in Detroit.

Climate

Detroit generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Manhattan, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Detroit offers a range of accessibility options, including public transport and facilities, similar to Manhattan, making it accessible for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)

Other distances from Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

Other distances from Detroit

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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