Columbus, Georgia to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872.1 miles 1403.5 km · straight line
1024.5 miles actual route 1648.7 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Long Island?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Long Island is 872.1 miles (1403.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1024.5 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Long Island

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM