Athens, Georgia to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

733.2 miles 1179.9 km · straight line
870.8 miles actual route 1401.4 km · driving distance
17h 19min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Long Island?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Long Island is 733.2 miles (1179.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 870.8 miles, taking about 17h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Long Island in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 19min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 47min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 31min $104–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Long Island

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM