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New York City → Joliet

Driving from New York City to Joliet

Joliet lies 1,181 km (734 mi) west of New York City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 16 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,441 km (896 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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New York CityJoliet
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population8.8 million147,861
Elevation57 m (187 ft)167 m (548 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)

Clocks in Joliet are 1 h behind New York City right now, so a 16 h 1 min journey lands only 15 h 1 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from New York City to Joliet

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Staying in Joliet

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Common questions

How far is Joliet from New York City?

1,181 km (734 mi) in a straight line, west of New York City; by road roughly 1,441 km (896 mi).

How long does it take to get from New York City to Joliet by car?

About 16 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between New York City and Joliet?

Joliet 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.