The distance between New York, New York and New Orleans, Louisiana is 1158 miles (1864 km).
For reference, on July 25, the hottest day of the year, temperatures at Mackinac Island Airport typically range from 59Â°F to 76Â°F, while on January 30, the coldest day of the year, they range from 12Â°F to 25Â°F.
Each year, the Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race is held, with a starting point in Port Huron north of the Blue Water Bridge. The race finishes at Mackinac Island, Michigan, crossing Lake Huron. It is considered by some boaters to be a companion to the longer Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.