How far is Abilene, TX from New York, NY?
The driving distance from Abilene, TX to New York, NY is about 1714.1 miles (2758.5 km), with a travel time of about 31h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1503.9 miles (2420.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 63h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 31h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abilene and New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abilene and New York.
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Start on South Pine Street
79 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2034 ft · 52 sec · South 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Treadaway Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Continue on Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street
2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
85.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue straight
34 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 Business, FM 369, FM 2650: Southwest Parkway, Seymour Highway
3056 ft · 60 sec · Kell East Boulevard
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Turn left
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 287 South
1167 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight left
1694 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Lawton
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · South Red River Expressway
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Continue on President George W. Bush Bridge
30.6 mi · 31 min · President George W. Bush Bridge
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
369.2 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Indianapolis
3128 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
15.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90
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Continue on New York State Thruway
243 mi · 4 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Stuhlman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stuhlman Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Youngs Road
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Continue on Youngs Road
48 m · 4 sec · Youngs Road
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Turn straight
572 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left
130 m · 31 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abilene and New York.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
369 mi · 06h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Abilene and Mostly Sunny near New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abilene to New York?
The road trip is about 1714.1 miles (2758.5 km) and usually takes 31h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 851.4 miles from Abilene and 862.7 miles from New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1503.9 miles (2420.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 210.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $235.27 one way or $470.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 537.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Abilene and New York, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abilene and Mostly Sunny near New York.
Stop Ideas Near Vandalia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vandalia.
Centralia station
Effingham
Mt. Vernon, IL
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abilene and New York. Straight-line distance: 1503.87 mi (2420.25 km).
#1 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New York
Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
| Population | 19,336,776 |
| Coordinates | 43.0003500, -75.4999000 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: New York (-75.4999, 43.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 57h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 42h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 34h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $235.27 | $470.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $266.41 | $532.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $288.91 | $577.83 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $346.25 | $692.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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