United StatesUnited StatesHouston to New York shipping route.
2,660 km by rail, about 3.7 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Houston and New York
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
HoustonRailNew YorkRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,660 km (1,653 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,281 km |
| Transit time | 3.7 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Houston to New York shipping route by rail
Houston to New York by rail freight: 2,660 km of track, north east from the United States.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.7 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Houston and New York.
By road the same trip is 2,620 km and takes a truck about 2.9 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Houston in this directory, New York is the 14th shortest. Closer destinations: Long Beach (2,564 km), Los Angeles (2,555 km) and Toronto (2,437 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Houston to New York?
2,660 km by rail (2,281 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Houston to New York?
About 3.7 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route New York to Houston has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.