Aurora, Illinois to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

790.3 miles 1271.9 km · straight line
880.6 miles actual route 1417.2 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from Long Island?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to Long Island is 790.3 miles (1271.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 880.6 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & Long Island

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM