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

522.1 miles 840.2 km · straight line
584.5 miles actual route 940.7 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Long Island?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Long Island is 522.1 miles (840.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.5 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Long Island in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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, Ohio to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~15h 11min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Long Island

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM