Detroit to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Long Island?
The distance from Detroit to Long Island is 523 miles (841.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.2 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.
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Quick Facts
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 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator