Carlsbad Caverns to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1833.5 miles 2950.8 km · straight line
2120.9 miles actual route 3413.2 km · driving distance
40h 26min estimated drive time
$204 - $251 estimated fuel cost
~4h 11min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Carlsbad Caverns from Long Island?

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns to Long Island is 1833.5 miles (2950.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Carlsbad Caverns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2120.9 miles, taking about 40h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 11min. Both are located in United States — Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico 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 Carlsbad Caverns 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 Carlsbad Caverns to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 26min $204 - $251 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 31min $170–$318* Budget
Train ~52h 34min $255–$742* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlsbad Caverns & Long Island

Quick Facts

Carlsbad Caverns
32.15°N, 104.56°W
America/Denver
1340m 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 611 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 153 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM