Detroit to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523 miles 841.7 km · straight line
665.2 miles actual route 1070.6 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
98° E bearing direction

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.

How to Get from Detroit to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Long Island

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM