Distance from Manhattan to Houston by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Houston (TX) is 1419 miles or 2283 kilometers or 1232 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Houston is 1630 miles (2624 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 211 miles or 341 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Houston is 1419 miles or 2283 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Houston?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX is 3 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Houston Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Houston, TX
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Houston, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Houston, Texas is 1630 miles or 2624 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX is 1630 miles or 2624 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Houston, Texas is approximately 1630 miles (2624 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Houston, TX?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 18 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Houston take?
Manhattan and Houston are 30 hours 18 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 Houston

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Houston (TX) is 1 Hours.
Houston time is 1 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Houston
2025-12-19, 13:57:15 EST2025-12-19, 12:57:15 CST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Houston Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1630 mi 2624 km 1415.49 nmi
Straight line distance 1419 mi 2283 km 1232 nmi
Difference 211 mi 341 km 183 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Houston, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 54 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 41 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 36 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 32 hours 47 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 29 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 27 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 25 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 23 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 21 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 20 hours 30 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 19 hours 17 minutes