Charlotte to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.6 miles 915 km · straight line
672 miles actual route 1081.4 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Long Island?

The distance from Charlotte to Long Island is 568.6 miles (915 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Long Island

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM