Atlanta to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

785.9 miles 1264.8 km · straight line
930.8 miles actual route 1497.9 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Long Island?

The distance from Atlanta to Long Island is 785.9 miles (1264.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 930.8 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $74–$140* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Long Island

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM