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What is the best route from Dallas to NYC?

I’ll be going to a job interview in NYC next month and I’m planning to drive there. What’s the best way to drive between Dallas and NYC?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The best route from
Dallas
to
NYC
is via I-40 East and I-81 North. Since the trip will require about 23 hours of driving time in total, you’ll also need to stop a couple of times along the way.
If you want to stop for the night three times (meaning you’ll be driving for about six hours per day), you should plan your stops in:
  • Jacksonville, Arkansas
  • Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Roanoke, Virginia
On day four of driving, you’ll reach New York!
If you’re planning to drive for financial reasons, however, it’s worth mentioning that it might be cheaper to fly. Round trip, you can expect to pay between $300 and $400 for plane tickets. If you drive, though, you’ll pay an average of about $500 round-trip.
Whether or not you decide to drive to New York, you’ll want to save some money for your trip. The
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