Driving from Brooklyn to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids lies 1,483 km (921 mi) west of Brooklyn, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Brooklyn | Cedar Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 130,405 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 251 m (823 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 11201–11256 | 52401–52499 |
Clocks in Cedar Rapids are 1 h behind Brooklyn right now, so a 20 h 6 min journey lands only 19 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Cedar Rapids from Brooklyn?
1,483 km (921 mi) in a straight line, west of Brooklyn; by road roughly 1,809 km (1,124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Cedar Rapids by car?
About 20 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brooklyn and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.