Montreal to New York Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Montreal, Canada to New York, United States. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
1520.7 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
12.7 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
6.3 days
at 10 knots
Best Time
Varies by area
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 1520.7 nautical miles
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This map shows the direct sea route from Montreal to New York. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect long-haul passage: the navigable route runs 428% longer than the 288 nm direct line, its heading turning from north-northeast to north. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
1520.7 nm (2816.3 km)
Direct line
288.2 nm428% longer
Great-circle bearing
184° (south)
Geographic extent
9.0° × 14.7°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Montreal (Canada) 45.5017, -73.5673
To
New York (United States) 40.7128, -74.0060
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn12.7 days
8 kn7.9 days
10 kn6.3 days
12 kn5.3 days

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Montreal to New York Route

The maritime route from Montreal to New York is a long-haul ocean cross-border passage between two major harbours in the North America region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for seasonal storm systems that vary by coast — check the forecast for your route and season.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Montreal in Canada with New York in United States.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this long-haul ocean cross-border crossing in the North America region, prepare for seasonal storm systems that vary by coast — check the forecast for your route and season, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a long-haul ocean route, plan fuel and provisioning around the North America region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to North America conditions before a long-haul ocean passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Suggested Stops

On a long 1520.7 nm passage from Montreal to New York, these ports make convenient places to break the journey, refuel, and rest.

  1. Cap Des Mechins (Canada) · ≈354.8 nm in — View port details
  2. Liverpool Brooklyn (Canada) · ≈1028 nm in — View port details

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Montreal to New York by sea?

The sea distance from Montreal to New York is approximately 1520.7 nautical miles — a long-haul ocean passage in North America.

How long does it take to sail from Montreal to New York?

A long-haul ocean between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 1520.7 nautical miles typically takes 6.3 days – 12.7 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Montreal to New York?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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