History of Europe

How many days did it take to sail from England the new world?

It took several weeks to sail from England to the New World. The exact length of time depended on the ship's speed, the weather conditions, and the route taken. In the early days of transatlantic travel, before the development of steamships, sailing ships could take anywhere from two months to six months to cross the ocean. The average sailing time from England to the New World was around 60 days.