Distance from New York City to Independence by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Independence (MO) is 1086 miles or 1747 kilometers or 943 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Independence is 1203 miles (1937 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 117 miles or 190 km.

New York City to Independence Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Independence, MO

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Independence, Missouri is 1203 miles or 1937 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Independence, MO is 1203 miles or 1937 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Independence, Missouri.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Independence, Missouri is approximately 1203 miles (1937 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Independence, MO

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Independence, MO?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Independence take?
New York City and Independence are 22 hours 51 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 New York City and Independence

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Independence (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Independence
2025-12-19, 14:01:56 EST	2025-12-19, 14:01:56 EST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Independence Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1203 mi	1937 km	1044.69 nmi
Straight line distance	1086 mi	1747 km	943 nmi
Difference	117 mi	190 km	101 nmi

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