Distance from New York City to Detroit (United States)

The distance between New York City, New York and Detroit, Michigan is 775 kilometers (482 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

New York City is located in the northeastern United States while Detroit is situated in the Midwest, both being major urban centers with significant historical and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 775 kilometers, heading west.

New York City is at 57 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from New York City to Detroit spans approximately 997 kilometers, primarily via Interstate 80 and Interstate 90, passing through Pennsylvania and Ohio, with scenic views of rural landscapes.

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

Travel information

Summary

The journey from New York City to Detroit crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and the Great Lakes region, with landmarks like Niagara Falls and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures and fewer tourists. Winter offers a unique experience with snow activities.

Climate

Detroit's climate is generally colder than New York City, with more pronounced seasonal changes, including colder winters and warmer summers.

Accessibility

Detroit offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to New York City, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

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
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between New York City and Detroit.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Zaragoza, Spain Lisbon, Portugal 775 km
Ahmedabad, India New Delhi, India 774 km
Accra, Ghana Onitsha, Nigeria 776 km
Dublin, Ireland Brussels, Belgium 776 km
Detroit, United States Manhattan, United States 776 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 776 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 773 km
Hyderābād, India Vadodara, India 773 km
Puebla, Mexico San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 773 km
Zapopan, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 777 km
Portland, United States Sacramento, United States 777 km
Houston, United States New South Memphis, United States 773 km
Columbus, United States Brooklyn, United States 773 km
El Paso, United States Culiacán, Mexico 777 km
Memphis, United States Chicago, United States 773 km
Delhi, India Ahmedabad, India 778 km
Columbus, United States Manhattan, United States 772 km
Las Vegas, United States Albuquerque, United States 778 km
Cali, Colombia Cartagena, Colombia 778 km

Measure more distances between cities