How many miles is it from Seattle to New York City?

The distance between Seattle, Washington and New York, New York is 2,857 miles. Drivers following traffic laws would need approximately 41 hours and 12 minutes to cover this distance.

The most common driving route between Seattle and New York city takes the driver across the country on a Northern route through Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Covering the distance by plane is, obviously, much faster than driving. The typical flight to New York City from Seattle takes is four hours and 40 minutes, assuming the plane is flying at a speed of 500 miles per hour.