Moving from Oklahoma City, OK to New York, NY
Your Complete Guide
1,722
Miles
31.3 hrs
Drive Time
I-40 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Oklahoma City, OK
New York, NY
Cost of Living Index
84
187
Median Home Price
$195,000
$680,000
Median 1BR Rent
$850/mo
$3,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$140
$180
Grocery Index
92
116
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,722-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Oklahoma City, OK and New York, NY.
Dallas, TX
A sprawling Texas metropolis and major business hub with a bold personality. Known for its arts district, Tex-Mex cuisine, and Cowboys football.
Arts District, deep-fried State Fair foods, and corporate headquarters
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins, combining cowboy culture with world-class museums. A growing city with the famous Stockyards National Historic District.
Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Western heritage
State Transition Guide: Oklahoma → New York
Moving from Oklahoma to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 1,722 miles via I-40 East, taking about 31.3 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 4 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.