Detroit to Brooklyn by train
Brooklyn lies 780 km (485 mi) east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 33 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 952 km (591 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Detroit | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Michigan Central Station, Detroit | Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Avenue, Greenpoint station |
| Postal codes | 48201–48288 | 11201–11256 |
Where to book trains from Detroit to Brooklyn
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Staying in Brooklyn
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn. Of the 193 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (75), and 5 are five-star. Across 120 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 114,171 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brooklyn from Detroit?
780 km (485 mi) in a straight line, east of Detroit; by road roughly 952 km (591 mi).
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Brooklyn by train?
About 10 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Brooklyn?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Brooklyn?
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.