Brownsville to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1732.2 miles 2787.7 km · straight line
2031.9 miles actual route 3270 km · driving distance
38h 30min estimated drive time
$196 - $241 estimated fuel cost
~3h 59min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Long Island?

The distance from Brownsville to Long Island is 1732.2 miles (2787.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2031.9 miles, taking about 38h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 30min $196 - $241 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 12min $163–$305* Budget
Train ~50h 3min $244–$711* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Long Island

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 577 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM