Driving from New York City to Chattanooga
Chattanooga lies 1,174 km (729 mi) south-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,432 km (890 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| New York City | Chattanooga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 181,099 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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Common questions
How far is Chattanooga from New York City?
1,174 km (729 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City; by road roughly 1,432 km (890 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Chattanooga by car?
About 15 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Chattanooga?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.