Distance from Detroit to Manhattan (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Manhattan, New York is 776 kilometers (482 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Manhattan, New York, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Manhattan is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 776 kilometers, heading east.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Manhattan is at 38 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Manhattan covers approximately 1000 km, primarily via I-80 E and I-95 N, passing through Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with notable cities like Cleveland and Newark along the way.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cleveland, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Newark.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Manhattan crosses the Great Lakes region and the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like Lake Erie and the Hudson River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in autumn for vibrant foliage and cultural events.

Climate

Manhattan typically experiences milder winters and warmer summers compared to Detroit, with more humidity throughout the year.

Accessibility

Manhattan offers extensive public transportation and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, more so than Detroit, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Manhattan

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

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