United StatesUnited StatesSeattle to New York shipping route.
4,776 km by rail, about 6.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Seattle and New York
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
SeattleRailNew YorkRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 4,776 km (2,968 mi) |
| Straight line | 3,866 km |
| Transit time | 6.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Seattle to New York shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Seattle, United States to New York, United States runs 4,776 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 3,866 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 6.6 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 Seattle and New York.
Of 17 rail routes from Seattle in this directory, New York is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: Atlanta (4,545 km), Monterrey (4,429 km) and Montreal (4,421 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Seattle to New York?
4,776 km by rail (3,866 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Seattle to New York?
About 6.6 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 Seattle has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
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- Montreal to New York598 km
- Toronto to New York773 km
- Savannah to New York1,314 km
- Atlanta to New York1,338 km
- Chicago to New York1,396 km
- Memphis to New York1,813 km
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.