Distance from New York City to Baton Rouge by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Baton Rouge (LA) is 1194 miles or 1922 kilometers or 1037 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Baton Rouge is 1365 miles (2197 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 171 miles or 275 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Baton Rouge is 1194 miles or 1922 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Baton Rouge, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Baton Rouge?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA is 2 hours 44 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Baton Rouge Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 1365 miles or 2197 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA is 1365 miles or 2197 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is approximately 1365 miles (2197 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 25 to 26 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Baton Rouge, LA?
The total driving time is 25 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Baton Rouge take?
New York City and Baton Rouge are 25 hours 30 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 New York City and Baton Rouge

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Baton Rouge (LA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Baton Rouge
2026-03-18, 21:17:28 EDT2026-03-18, 21:17:28 EDT
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Baton Rouge Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1365 mi 2197 km 1185.37 nmi
Straight line distance 1194 mi 1922 km 1037 nmi
Difference 171 mi 275 km 148 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Baton Rouge Details

Baton Rouge is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 27' 2.7'' Longitude: W 91° 9' 16.4''
Latitude30.45075
Longitude-91.15455
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to Baton Rouge

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Baton Rouge, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 7 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 9 minutes