Driving from New York City to Memphis
Memphis lies 1,534 km (953 mi) west of New York City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 48 min without stops, over roughly 1,872 km (1,163 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| New York City | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h behind New York City right now, so a 20 h 48 min journey lands only 19 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from New York City to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from New York City?
1,534 km (953 mi) in a straight line, west of New York City; by road roughly 1,872 km (1,163 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Memphis by car?
About 20 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.