Detroit to Queens by train
Queens lies 788 km (490 mi) east of Detroit, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 40 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 961 km (597 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Detroit | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 645,705 | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Michigan Central Station, Detroit | Forest Hills, Long Island City, Flushing – Main Street |
Where to book trains from Detroit to Queens
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Staying in Queens
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48). Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 124,585 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Detroit?
788 km (490 mi) in a straight line, east of Detroit; by road roughly 961 km (597 mi).
How long does it take to get from Detroit to Queens by train?
About 10 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Detroit and Queens?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, 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.