Crested Butte to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1790 miles 2880.7 km · straight line
2056.9 miles actual route 3310.2 km · driving distance
38h 12min estimated drive time
$198 - $244 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Long Island?

The distance from Crested Butte to Long Island is 1790 miles (2880.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2056.9 miles, taking about 38h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado 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 Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 12min $198 - $244 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 50min $165–$309* Budget
Train ~49h 40min $247–$720* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Long Island

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m 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 597 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM