Distance from Detroit to New York City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to New York City (NY) is 485 miles or 781 kilometers or 422 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to New York City is 619 miles (997 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 134 miles or 216 km.

Detroit to New York City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to New York City, NY

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to New York City, New York is 619 miles or 997 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to New York City, NY is 619 miles or 997 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to New York City, New York is approximately 619 miles (997 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 Detroit, MI to New York City, NY

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to New York City take?
Detroit and New York City are 11 hours 50 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Detroit and New York City

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and New York City (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in New York City
2025-12-17, 06:14:52 EST	2025-12-17, 06:14:52 EST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and New York City New York, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	619 mi	997 km	537.54 nmi
Straight line distance	485 mi	781 km	422 nmi
Difference	134 mi	216 km	115 nmi

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