Average driving speed: 68 mph
Kilometers per hour: 109.4 km/h
This is based on typical traffic conditions for this route.

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Driving time from JFK to LAX

How long is the drive from JFK to LAX? The total driving time is 41 hours, 37 minutes.

Your trip begins at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, New York. It ends at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.

If you're planning a road trip, you might be interested in seeing the total driving distance from JFK to LAX.

You can also calculate the cost to drive from JFK to LAX based on current local gas prices and an estimate of your car's best gas mileage.

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