Cancun to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1576.4 miles 2536.9 km · straight line
3405.4 miles actual route 5480.4 km · driving distance
66h 11min estimated drive time
MXN 7837 - MXN 9646 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Long Island?

The distance from Cancun to Long Island is 1576.4 miles (2536.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 3405.4 miles, taking about 66h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Long Island is in New York, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Cancun 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 Cancun to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 66h 11min MXN 7837 - MXN 9646 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~79h 25min $272–$511* Budget
Train ~86h 2min $409–$1192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Long Island

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
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 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM