Durham, North Carolina to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455 miles 732.2 km · straight line
536.2 miles actual route 862.9 km · driving distance
10h 52min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Long Island?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Long Island is 455 miles (732.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536.2 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 52min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 2min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 19min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Long Island

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM