Distance from Manhattan to Detroit by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Detroit (MI) is 481 miles or 774 kilometers or 418 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Detroit is 615 miles (990 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 134 miles or 216 km.
Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Detroit, MI in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Detroit is 481 miles or 774 km.The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Detroit?
Flight time from Manhattan, 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.
Manhattan to Detroit Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Detroit, MIThis map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Detroit, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Detroit, Michigan is displayed below.
Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Detroit, MI
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Detroit, Michigan is 615 miles or 990 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Detroit, MI is 615 miles or 990 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 615 miles (990 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 Manhattan, NY to Detroit, MI
How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Detroit, MI?The total driving time is 11 hours, 35 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Detroit take?
Manhattan and Detroit are 11 hours 35 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 Manhattan and Detroit
Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Manhattan | Current local time in Detroit |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 22:11:07 EST | 2025-12-19, 22:11:07 EST |
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Detroit, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 615 mi | 990 km | 534.07 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 481 mi | 774 km | 418 nmi |
| Difference | 134 mi | 216 km | 116 nmi |
Manhattan Details
Manhattan is located in New York, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 40.72833 |
| Longitude | -73.99417 |
| State | New York |
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Detroit Details
Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 42.33143 |
| Longitude | -83.04575 |
| State | Michigan |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Detroit, MI
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 20 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 15 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 13 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 12 hours 22 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 11 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 10 hours 18 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 9 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 8 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 8 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 7 hours 44 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 7 hours 16 minutes |