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

830.6 miles 1336.8 km · straight line
948.2 miles actual route 1526 km · driving distance
17h 56min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Long Island?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Long Island is 830.6 miles (1336.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 948.2 miles, taking about 17h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 56min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 31min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~23h 19min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Long Island

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM