Driving from New York City to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 1,463 km (909 mi) south-west of New York City, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 1,785 km (1,109 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| New York City | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Tuscaloosa are 1 h behind New York City right now, so a 19 h 50 min journey lands only 18 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from New York City?
1,463 km (909 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City; by road roughly 1,785 km (1,109 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Tuscaloosa by car?
About 19 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa 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.