Distance from Queens to Detroit (United States)

The distance between Queens, New York and Detroit, Michigan is 790 kilometers (491 miles).

Queens, New York, United States

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Queens is located in the eastern part of the United States while Detroit is situated in the Midwest region, both cities are significant urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 790 kilometers, heading west.

Queens is at only 13 meters above sea level, while Detroit is at 192 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Queens to Detroit covers approximately 980 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 W and I-90 W, traversing regions like 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 Queens to Detroit crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and natural landmarks like the Great Lakes.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Detroit, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer provides vibrant city events.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Detroit offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Queens, supporting diverse 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
Queens, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.6815° N 73.8365° W

Elevation: 13 m (43 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • 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 Queens

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Queens to New York City 15 km
From Queens to Los Angeles 3,959 km
From Queens to Chicago 1,163 km
From Queens to Houston 2,294 km
From Queens to Phoenix 3,465 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

Cities within similar distances

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Torreón, Mexico Toluca, Mexico 794 km
Brasília, Brazil Campinas, Brazil 794 km
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Hermosillo, Mexico Mazatlán, Mexico 795 km

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