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Distance from Gary, TX to JFK Airport

Distance

1,503 mi

Time

1 day 4 hours

Gas Cost

$138 - $268

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There are 1,286.97 miles from Gary to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in northeast direction and 1,503 miles (2,418.84 kilometers) by car, following the I-81 route.

Gary and JFK Airport are 1 day 4 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Gary, TX to JFK Airport. The halfway point is Concord Farragut, TN.

Please note the time difference between Gary, TX and JFK Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Gary is 12:49 pm and the current time in JFK Airport is 1:49 pm.

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From $14

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From $18

Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 60.38 gallons of gas to cover the route between Gary, TX and JFK Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to JFK Airport is $193.45.

During the route, an average car will release 1,182.95 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Gary, TX and JFK Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Gary, TX and JFK Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 35.869461 and -84.254967, or 35º 52' 10.0596" N, 84º 15' 17.8812" W. This location is 751.72 miles away from Gary, TX and JFK Airport and it would take approximately 14 hours to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Concord Farragut, TN, situated 760 miles from Gary, TX and 740 miles from JFK Airport. It would take 12 hours 6 mins to go from Gary to Concord Farragut and 12 hours 5 mins to go from JFK to Concord Farragut.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Gary, TX and JFK Airport is Knoxville, TN, situated 774 miles from Gary, TX and 725 miles from JFK Airport. It would take 12 hours 18 mins to go from Gary to and 11 hours 46 mins to go from JFK to Knoxville.