Baton Rouge to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1236.2 miles 1989.5 km · straight line
1411.8 miles actual route 2272 km · driving distance
26h 32min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Long Island?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Long Island is 1236.2 miles (1989.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1411.8 miles, taking about 26h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 32min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 50min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~34h 30min $169–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Long Island

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 412 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM