Distance from New York City to Elgin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Elgin (IL) is 752 miles or 1209 kilometers or 653 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Elgin is 837 miles (1348 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 85 miles or 139 km.

New York City to Elgin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Elgin, IL

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Elgin, Illinois is 837 miles or 1348 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Elgin, IL is 837 miles or 1348 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Elgin, Illinois.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Elgin, Illinois is approximately 837 miles (1348 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Elgin, IL

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Elgin, IL?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Elgin take?
New York City and Elgin are 15 hours 54 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 Elgin

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Elgin (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin time is 1 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Elgin
2025-01-15, 09:05:30 EST	2025-01-15, 08:05:30 CST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Elgin Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	837 mi	1348 km	726.85 nmi
Straight line distance	752 mi	1209 km	653 nmi
Difference	85 mi	139 km	73 nmi

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