How far is New York, NY from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from New York, NY to Abilene, TX is about 1731.6 miles (2786.7 km), with a travel time of about 31h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1503.9 miles (2420.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 63h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 31h 44m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New York and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York and Abilene.
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Start on the route
130 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 26
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At the end of the road, turn right
830 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngs Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Youngs Road
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Turn right onto Stuhlman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stuhlman Road
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Verona Street
3198 ft · 54 sec · Verona Street
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Continue on Highway 31
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 31
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left
2339 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
175.9 mi · 3 hr 25 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
67.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · New York State Thruway
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Continue on AMVETS Memorial Highway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
105.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
3197 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Lytle Tunnel
20.4 mi · 25 min · Lytle Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
165.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
322.8 mi · 5 hr 35 min
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on North 1st Street
2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New York and Abilene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
323 mi · 05h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New York and Sunny near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New York to Abilene?
The road trip is about 1731.6 miles (2786.7 km) and usually takes 31h 44m 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?
White House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 864.9 miles from New York and 866.7 miles from Abilene.
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 227.7 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 EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New York and Abilene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New York and Sunny near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near White House
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 White House.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New York and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 1503.87 mi (2420.25 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 57h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 43h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 34h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 36m |