Distance from Brooklyn to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Brooklyn (NY) to Detroit (MI) is 485 miles or 781 kilometers or 422 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Brooklyn to Detroit is 622 miles (1002 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 137 miles or 221 km.

Flight distance from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Brooklyn and Detroit is 485 miles or 781 km.
The nearest airport to Brooklyn, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Brooklyn to Detroit?

Flight time from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI is 1 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Brooklyn to Detroit Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Brooklyn, NY and Detroit, MI
This map shows the distance from Brooklyn, NY, Usa to Detroit, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Brooklyn, New York to Detroit, Michigan is displayed below.

Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Brooklyn, New York to Detroit, Michigan is 622 miles or 1002 km.
The total driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI is 622 miles or 1002 kilometers. Your trip begins in Brooklyn, New York. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Brooklyn, New York to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 622 miles (1002 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Brooklyn to Detroit take?
Brooklyn and Detroit are 11 hours 51 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Brooklyn and Detroit

Time difference between Brooklyn (NY) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in BrooklynCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 04:27:27 EST2025-12-19, 04:27:27 EST
How Far is it Between Brooklyn New York, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Brooklyn, NY and Detroit, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 622 mi 1002 km 540.14 nmi
Straight line distance 485 mi 781 km 422 nmi
Difference 137 mi 221 km 118 nmi

Brooklyn Details

Brooklyn is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 37' 29'' Longitude: W 73° 57' 8''
Latitude40.62472
Longitude-73.95222
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Brooklyn

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Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Brooklyn, NY and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 20 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 15 hours 39 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 13 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 49 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 22 minutes