How many days does it take to drive to New York from Houston?

This multi-state road trip is a doozy, so buckle up. Google maps indicates that it will take you 24 hours to get to New York City from Dallas but you should take a minimum of 3 days to get there.

With kids and unlimited time, you will want to divvy up the driving over additional days. The more stops you make, the more comfortable the drive will be!

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How many days does it take to drive from Texas to New York?

How many days does it take to drive to New York from Houston?

Depending on the route you take, it’ll generally take you 3 or 4 days to get there, assuming you’re staying safe and only driving for 8 hours a day. Take a look at the following drives and see which one will work best for your family!

Through Tennessee

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Dallas to New York by way of Tennessee is the fastest route at 3 full days worth of driving. Our two nights on the road will be at the Tennessee border and Roanoke, Virginia.

Through Atlanta

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Another option you have is to go through Atlanta, Georgia. It’s barely an hour longer and really just depends on your preference. You miss out on Nashville, but you are very close to Charlotte which is a beautiful stop. You’ll want to stay the night near the Mississippi/Alabama border and then again in Roanoke, Virginia.

East Coast Route

How many days does it take to drive to New York from Houston?

If you’re coming from further south in Texas, say, Houston- this backward L shaped route is probably your best bet. It a longer drive because you aren’t cutting the country at an angle, but makes the most sense given your departure point. Just think- this way you could work in a Destin stop!

The Least Amount of Driving

How many days does it take to drive to New York from Houston?

If you’re leaving from Dallas, you’ll want to go through Tennessee for the fastest trip. This route does not mean you’ll miss out on cool stops, however! Atlanta, Georgia is another great place to go through. Finally, if you’re leaving from Houston, try skirting along the East Coast for the most direct route.

Hi, we are planning a road trip from Houston to New York and would like to take in the best & most scenic places to visit with first stop probably New Orleans. We prefer things like National Parks & small places to visit rather than big cities, although happy to mix things up for any special places.

We would be making the trip mid-July. (previously we have enjoyed a trip from LA to Flagstaff, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Fransico and back to LA via coast road. An unforgettable trip over 3 weeks)

We are after suggestions and ideas and New Orleans is not a must have, if there are other routes worth considering. We very much look forward to having a variety of routes and things to do/see and thank anyone who takes the trouble to help us.

We are in the hospitality industry ourselves and have helped many USA visitors with queries about New Zealand.

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Memphis and Nashville TN, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park and Washington DC are possibilities which considering.

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and while you're in that neck of the woods (between Shenandoah and DC), I'll add Charlottesville, VA to the mix. See Jefferson's Monticello and visit his beautifully designed University of Virginia campus.

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Oh I would do New Orleans- Natchez-Vicksburg- Memphis-Nashville- up thru VA to DC.

Here is a link with info on part of this route with info, restaurants, things to see and photos-

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i12567-k7474010-Memphis_thru_Mississippi_with_photos-Road_Trips.html

This is a scenic route with loads of history, great food, etc.

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Only 10-12 days isn't that much time since 3 days one way leaving you just 4-6 days to see sruff.

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Hi thank you for your suggestion on time, we knew all along it was short, so we have now managed to rearrange our plans and have extended our time to three weeks, plus departing from Washington. The USA part of our holiday is a stop-over on a world trip.

Good of you to respond, thanks. Paik

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Hi Thank you all for your helpful response, we are taking notes in the process of planning our trip. We have now decided to depart from Washington to give us more time as we have previously visited New York.

Regards Paik

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Hallo

I read this post from last year. We are planning a 2 month trip in the USA September 2018 with our two kids (5 and 7) from South Africa. We are also thinking of doing this route and would like to know if you were able to do it in three weeks and if you have any recommendations? We also like small towns and national parks rather than cities. We are very active so love hiking, cycling, swimming etc.

the plan is to do the trip from NY to Houston and to fly out of Houston to Phoenix and then to do the Grand Canyon, West Coast, Yosemite and Lake Tao. I have never been to the states so all if this is new to me and there is just so much to see and do!

How many days does it take to drive to New York from Texas?

The fastest route for a Texas to New York road trip is 24 hours, or about 3 full days of driving.

How long is a car ride from New York to Houston Texas?

How far is Houston from New York City and how long will the road trip take? The cities of New York and Houston span a distance of around 1,630 miles. If you go by car, it will take you about 25 hours of non-stop driving.

How much gas will it take to drive from Houston to New York?

Fuel costs.

How many hours is it from Houston to New York?

The flight time from Houston to New York is 3 hours, 19 minutes. The time spent in the air is 2 hours, 55 minutes. These numbers are averages. In reality, it varies by airline with Delta being the fastest taking 3 hours, 17 minutes, and United the slowest taking 3 hours, 20 minutes.