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Elevation from Los Angeles to New York City
Max elevation: 10812 ft / 3296 m
Min elevation: 47 ft / 14 m
Elevation change: 10765 ft / 3281 m
Min elevation: 47 ft / 14 m
Elevation change: 10765 ft / 3281 m
Max grade: 3.9%
Min grade: -4.6%
Steepness score: 48 + 463 + 2349 + 90 = 2951
Min grade: -4.6%
Steepness score: 48 + 463 + 2349 + 90 = 2951
Distance: 2799.71 mi / 4505.7 km
Travel Time: 41 hours 4 mins
Travel Time: 41 hours 4 mins
| Difficulty | % Grade | |
| Easiest | <5% | |
| Easy | 5-10% | |
| Moderate | 10-15% | |
| Difficult | 15-20% | |
| Very Difficult | >20% |
It looks like one possible route that might be flatter would be to go through Fredericksburg (Texas), but make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Los Angeles to New York City. You can also view a 3-D map of Los Angeles elevation or New York City elevation.
These are some of the possible highways along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Los Angeles and New York City.
| Barstow | 57 mi / 92 km |
 | 464 mi / 747 km |
 | 501 mi / 806 km |
 | 187 mi / 301 km |
 | 1564 mi / 2517 km |
